Section Head

Section Head

Location:

Darlington, Co Durham

Contract Type:
Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date:
Jan 14th, 2026

:
1636196

Our client, a respected engineering and project delivery organisation serving the energy and industrial gas sectors, is seeking a Section Head to lead its multi‑disciplinary engineering functions across Process, Process Safety, Instrumentation, and Electrical disciplines.

• Provide technical leadership and line management for a team of specialist engineers.
• Oversee the delivery of engineering scopes, including process design, safety reviews, instrumentation systems, and electrical engineering packages.
• Allocate and coordinate engineering resources across complex projects, ensuring alignment with programme schedules and commercial objectives.
• Represent the business in client meetings, technical presentations, and bid support activities.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in hazardous process plant design, ideally including cryogenic and LNG systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of European and North American engineering codes and standards.
• Background in delivering multi‑discipline engineering scopes within complex project environments.

This is a senior‑level appointment offering significant technical influence, team leadership, and long‑term career progression within a stable and forward‑thinking organisation. The successful candidate will join a business with a strong industry reputation and a pipeline of technically engaging projects.

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