Technical Director – Bioenergy

Overview

In this role you will lead bioenergy, AD, biomethane and EfW projects from concept through commissioning within a multidisciplinary Process Engineering team. You will build client relationships, drive proposals and business development, and mentor engineers, while coordinating delivery with contractors and cross-functional colleagues. The position offers UK and occasional international exposure, with a culture that values collaboration and growth. You will shape high-profile projects that advance sustainable waste-to-energy initiatives and circular economy goals.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays

Responsibilities

• Originate and lead bioenergy, AD, biomethane and EfW projects across the full lifecycle
• Deliver concept designs, feasibility studies, technical assessments and technical due diligence
• Develop client relationships, prepare proposals and support business development
• Mentor and develop engineers and consultants within the team
• Support procurement, contract management, construction, commissioning and operational troubleshooting
• Work across office, home-based and site-based settings in the UK and internationally
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Advisory, Environmental Management & Compliance, Land & Water, and Environmental Specialist Services teams

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in anaerobic digestion, biomethane, EfW, waste processing, recycling or related sectors
• Degree in Engineering, Biochemistry or related discipline
• Proven track record of originating, winning and managing technical projects in consultancy, operations or construction
• Experience delivering concept designs, feasibility studies, technical assessments, due diligence and contract management
• Strong numeracy, data analysis and financial modelling capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with strong report-writing skills
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or consultancy teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and business development skills
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards chartership (desirable)
• Relevant Master’s degree (desirable)
• Experience working on site with H&S and CDM Regulations (desirable)
• UK driving licence for site visits

• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication
• Mentoring and people development
• Numerical analysis
• Financial modelling
• Technical reporting

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