Head of Engineering & Projects - Chemical & Recycling

Head of Engineering & Projects - Chemical & Recycling Abingdon, commutable from Swindon, Oxford, Didcot, Wantage, Thame and Wallingford 80,000 - 90,000 + Life Assurance + Share Options + Training + Progression + Flexible Working + Excellent Company Benefits Are you a senior chemical or process engineering leader looking to lead major industrial projects and shape advanced recycling and chemical processing solutions? On offer is the opportunity to join an ambitious engineering led business developing advanced recycling processes that convert hard to recycle plastics into valuable chemical feedstocks. The company is scaling through development, demonstration and commercial projects, offering real influence over engineering direction and clear progression into senior management. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role, focused on physical process and plant delivery. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering activity across process, mechanical, electrical, EC&I and CAD, overseeing major projects in the UK and Europe from concept through construction and operations. This role suits an engineering leader with strong project delivery experience who wants real influence at company level and clear progression. The Role Lead the engineering and projects function across the business Manage engineering teams across process, mechanical, electrical, EC and I and CAD Oversee major projects across development, design, construction and operations Guide technical strategy and support continuous improvement The Person Engineering professional with experience leading multidisciplinary teams Background in major industrial, petrochemical or related projects Experience delivering large scale projects from concept to operations Strong knowledge of engineering work processes, industry standards and coordination Reference Number: BBBH266497 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-13