Chief Engineer

Job Description
Position : The job title for this role is fluid but will be of interest to people such as
Chief Engineer
Engineering Director
Director of Engineering
Chief Technology Officer
CTO
Head of Research and Development
Research and Development Team Leader
Sector : Renewable Energy, Sustainability
Location : Cambridgeshire
Salary : £80,000-£100,000 according to experience and ability
Hybrid : No. This is an office / laboratory / factory based position
Visa : You should already have the right to live and work in the UK without the need for sponsorship or visa support
The Organisation
A privately owned, well backed organisation developing a cutting edge product for the renewable energy market.
The Role
This is a career-track opportunity for a professional engineer who has the potential and the ambition to become a CTO in the energy technology sector.
You will take the lead for the research and developmetn activity activity of the company. The R & D team consists of mostly postdoctoral research scientists and a development team of mostly engineers, supported by laboratory technicians (approximately 20 staff in total). Your remit will be to drive the technology development process including prototype development, demonstration of technology to internal and external stakeholders (partners, suppliers, customers, collaborators), factory and field based trials, product development and commercialisation.
You will align and co-ordinate research and development to meet market needs as well as the company’s goals, mission and vision.
You will manage , lead, inspire and motivate the R & D teams on a daily basis, as well as managing the growth and quality of the team along with the R & D budget
Qualifications
About You
Degree and PhD in an engineering or science subject. We may consider degree and masters level qualification if backed up by exceptional professional experience
Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist
Proven experience in at least two of the following :-
* electrochemical systems
* materials science
* electrical engineering
* chemical engineering
Personal
Dynamic
Inspirational
Analytical
Not prepared to accept the status quo
Proven R & D experience
Excellent people management skills
Proven experience in research and development within engineering or science – 10 years plus
Proven experience in an R&D management role, either for an SME or the innovation division of a large company
A genuine interest in renewable energy and sustainability
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