Director of Engineering - Energy Infrastructure

Head of Technical Development **Location:** Dublin **Salary:** €100,000\-€120,000 DOE **Job Type:** Full\-time \| Permanent Our client is a rapidly growing energy infrastructure business developing large\-scale low\-carbon heating projects across Ireland. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Head of Technical Development to lead the engineering function from early\-stage concept and feasibility through to construction. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for setting the technical direction across energy centres, heat networks and customer connections, while leading a growing multidisciplinary team. **Responsibilities** * Lead and develop the technical team across energy centre, network and customer connection design. * Own technical development from initial concept and feasibility through to construction\-ready design. * Set technical standards, design principles and stage\-gate requirements across the project pipeline. * Oversee energy modelling, heat demand assessments, hydraulic modelling and technology options. * Manage technical consultants, suppliers and contractors, including scopes, tenders and technical evaluations. * Own technical CAPEX and OPEX assumptions and provide technical input into project financial models. * Support planning, funding applications, customer agreements and technical due diligence. * Ensure appropriate design risk management, compliance and effective handover into construction. * Act as the senior technical authority, presenting technical proposals, risks and recommendations to senior leadership, investors and external stakeholders. * Drive continuous improvement across technical standards, processes and project development. **Requirements** * Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Energy Systems, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. * 10\+ years' experience in energy, utilities or comparable infrastructure, including 3\+ years leading technical teams. * Proven experience taking projects from early concept and feasibility through to construction. * Strong knowledge of thermal systems, energy centres, heat networks, thermal storage, hydraulic modelling and building connections. * Strong understanding of construction contracts, design responsibility and project risk. * Commercially minded, with an understanding of how technical assumptions influence project costs and returns. * Experience procuring and managing consultants, suppliers and contractors. * Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. * Experience within the Irish energy, utilities or infrastructure sector would be advantageous. * Experience with large\-scale heat pumps, heat recovery, geothermal or grant\-funded infrastructure projects would also be beneficial. **Offer** * €100,000\-€120,000 salary, depending on experience. * Full\-time, permanent position. * Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Dublin office. * 21 days annual leave. * Senior leadership position within a growing energy infrastructure business. * Opportunity to shape the technical function and major projects from concept through to delivery. * Opportunity to play a key role in Ireland's transition towards low\-carbon energy.