• Job Description

  Req#: 25136

  Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future #Renewablesjobs

  At EDF Renewables our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.

  Role: Head of Engineering

  Location: Edinburgh, Sunderland, Durham, London or Dublin (Flexible)

  Salary: Competitive plus benefits

  Contract Type: Full Time

  Closing Date: 12th August 2023

  What’s the scope of the role?

  As the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for providing leadership and ensuring engineering governance, oversight and support to the EDF Renewables business in a context of rapid growth and diversification across technologies.

  You will build a strong and compelling vision for delivering engineering excellence in technical teams across the business, demonstrating an ability to lead and add value to opportunities in a highly competitive and changing marketplace. You will work closely with the Chief Technical Officer to ensure that the technical conscience of the business is central to development, delivery and operation of our assets, and that technical standards are consistently implemented and maintained across all business functions in delivery of EDF Renewables’ ambitious growth targets.

  You will develop and maintain relationships across EDF Renewables in the UK, and the wider EDF Group in the UK and internationally. In addition, you will develop and maintain external relationships with our supply chain, industry bodies, technical standards organisations, academia / research bodies, and wider network in order to enhance, promote, and protect our activity and brand. You will be expected to sponsor and/or chair various Steering Committees, Safety Committees, and working groups.

  You will also be responsible for building a strong, collaborative and positive working culture among the Engineering team, and for delivering the full potential of synergies and efficiencies with the wider business.

  What you’ll be doing day to day.

  You'll Build and lead a high performing and motivated team, with an open and positive working environment, and a culture of excellence, collaboration and trust in addition to;

  • Set engineering standards that clearly communicate our expectations for compliance with statutory requirements, technical requirements, operational requirements, and quality requirements, that demonstrate long term value for the business units
  • Monitor and asses compliance with engineering standards and requirements for the entire asset lifecycle.
  • Support the business in finding robust and innovative solutions to technical issues.
  • Understand and anticipate client needs and drive innovation to position the business in a competitively advantageous way.
  • Commit to continuous improvement, innovation, and adding value to the business.
  • Ensure engineering activities are coordinated within the Engineering team, Delivery teams, CTO and wider business to give the most efficient end to end value.
  • Actively engage in internal lead teams and committees, and build a strong support network with the wider EDF business.
  • Represent EDF Renewables in external meetings, industry bodies, tradeshows and conventions.
  • Provide resource, technical direction and support to establish a temporary or permanent corrective action plan, and support root cause analysis and solution development.
  • Provide engineering support to the business during periods of high risk and urgency.

  What do you need to be great at this role?

  Knowledge and experience

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Engineering and 5 years in an Engineering Leadership position.
  • Proven leader successful in delivering projects and programmes, establishing and managing relationships, securing and maintaining a safe environment, managing priorities, and inspiring and influencing behaviours and actions.
  • Minimum of a Masters degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Chartered membership of an appropriate body.
  • NEBOSH certificate or IOSH working safely.
  • Specialist in at least one engineering discipline within the renewable energy sector.
  • Strong experience of managing risks and challenges in a renewables environment.
  • Highly proficient in key areas of engineering in the renewables environment.

  Functional / Technical Skills

  • Skilled at leading and motivating a team.
  • Excellent at building successful relationships with external partners, peers, stakeholders, suppliers and reporting line.
  • Strong influencing and persuasion skills.
  • Able to lead and coordinate an ad-hoc team for a specific achievement.
  • Good command of Microsoft Office package (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, etc.).
  • Flexible to travel around the UK and overseas as the role requires.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong commitment to safety, health, environment and quality.
  • Organisation, prioritisation and delegation skills.

  Rewards, benefits & culture.
  

  At EDF we're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
  

  In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, gym membership, discounts and employee pricing.
  

  Please let us know if you'd like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.
  

  Why EDF Renewables?
  

  EDF Renewables purpose is to accelerate a net zero future where clean energy powers our lives. We want to make the net zero future happen as fast as we can. We want to set the pace and, where necessary, disrupt the status quo and transform perceptions. We are here to combat climate change; this is a clear and tangible goal for us. Climate change is what galvanises us to bring the right solutions to the UK and Ireland.
  

  Our mission is critical in the pursuit of our purpose, we will lead the way in the delivery and operation of renewable technologies. We are proud to utilise fully our EDF heritage and place ourselves at the core of the industry.
  

  We are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the way things are being done. We bring leadership to our interactions and collaborations with one another, how we influence our partners and external bodies, how we use technology.
  

  The success of our mission and purpose is underpinned by our core values - our DNA:

  Together: Working together.

  Open: We are open and authentic in our behaviours.

  Passion: We have a strong belief in what we are doing.

  Growth: Growth as a company and as individuals.

  Resolve: We remain determined even in challenging environments.

• About the company

  EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom.

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