An innovative UK clean energy business is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the development and delivery of large-scale ammonia-to-hydrogen systems for commercial deployment.
This is a senior technical authority role responsible for integrating proprietary ammonia cracking technology into prototype and production-ready hydrogen generation systems.
This position sits at the intersection of innovation and delivery, translating advanced core technology into robust, certified, customer-facing products.
Chief Engineer
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary: £ Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Role: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
You will:
· Provide technical leadership for the development and delivery of customer-facing ammonia cracking systems
· Work alongside the Chief Engineer to integrate proprietary technology into deployable products.
· Act as technical authority across a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, process, controls).
· Own the product lifecycle from concept through production handover and post-launch change management.
· Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and certification requirements.
· Manage configuration control and engineering change processes.
· Direct matrixed engineering teams to deliver to agreed schedule, cost and performance targets.
· Work with Project Management to manage budget, BOM and technical risk.
· Liaise with suppliers, contractors and external partners to ensure successful system integration.
· Drive root cause analysis and continuous technical improvement.
· Maintain alignment with product strategy roadmaps
This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical depth, structured delivery and product ownership.
What We’re Looking For
· Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
· 10+ years leading complex engineering product development within industrial environments.
· Proven delivery of large-scale, high-integrity systems from concept to production
· Experience acting as technical authority across multidisciplinary teams.
· Strong understanding of structured development frameworks, quality and change management.
· Experience managing verification, certification and engineering documentation
· Strong communication skills across technical and commercial stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
· Background in process engineering (reaction engineering, gas purification, combustion).
· Experience with high-temperature and/or high-pressure systems.
· Knowledge of fuel processing or power systems.
· Familiarity with systems engineering and design verification methods.
· Exposure to clean energy, hydrogen or ammonia technologies.
This is a senior- level opportunity to lead the commercialisation of proprietary hydrogen generation technology, shape engineering delivery within a growing clean energy business, and operate as a recognised technical leader in a rapidly evolving sector.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Lewis directly [email protected]