Head of Engineering

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As part of the Sureserve family, we support clients in the Design, Build, Finance, and Operation of Low Carbon Transition Projects. Our services cover the entire lifecycle—from carbon baselining to post-project monitoring and verification—ensuring the highest standards of sector governance in renewable energy solutions and sustainable project development. Working to a hybrid working model from the office in Nottingham, this is a senior technical leadership role responsible for setting, governing, and continuously improving engineering design across our renewable and low-carbon energy projects. Acting as the organization’s technical authority, you will provide oversight and assurance across Solar PV, BESS, District Heat Networks, and Heat Pump technologies. You will balance strong engineering governance with practical, hands-on leadership to ensure designs are safe, compliant, optimized, and commercially aligned. This is a key leadership role within a growing SME environment, requiring a consistent presence in the Nottingham office. Click here to learn more about the impact of HI Group Engineering Leadership & Technical Authority Serve as the senior technical authority for all engineering design activities. Review, challenge, and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation. Establish and improve engineering standards, QA processes, and design governance. Ensure designs are safe, compliant, buildable, and commercially robust. Own complex technical matters, escalating only material risks where appropriate. Engineering Function Management Lead the engineering team, ensuring effective workload allocation and delivery to programme. Manage resource planning, utilization, and capability development across the project portfolio. Align design outputs with programme milestones and cost objectives alongside Project Management and Commercial teams. Build scalable engineering capability and contribute directly to projects as a hands-on leader. Line Management & Professional Standards Hold full line management responsibility, including performance management and development. Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and pride in engineering output. Promote a professional culture aligned with Engineering Council principles. Support engineers in progressing toward CEng, IEng, or EngTech status. Project, Commercial & Stakeholder Engagement Contribute to feasibility, optioneering, and technical due diligence. Support value engineering and technical risk management throughout the project lifecycle. Provide senior technical engagement with clients, supply chain partners, DNOs, and regulatory stakeholders. Strengthen technical relationships with key suppliers and delivery partners. Qualifications & Experience: Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working toward chartership with demonstrable progression. Demonstrable success in engineering design and delivery roles. Strong technical foundation in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Building Services. Proven experience leading or managing engineering teams and approving technical documentation. Deep understanding of UK engineering standards and safe design principles. Highly Desirable: Experience in renewable/low-carbon infrastructure (Solar PV, BESS, Heat Pumps, Heat Networks). Experience implementing engineering standards or QA frameworks. Experience engaging with DNOs and regulatory authorities. Package details Up to £70,000 + 10% Car allowance or company car Contributory pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance Access to Enjoy Benefits Portal (discounts, salary sacrifice opportunities for a range of services) 25 days + Bank holidays (service based increasing holiday scheme) Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and other family friendly policies Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bike2Work Scheme EV Car Scheme Click here to learn more about HI Group In Short Industry Energy, Environmental & Agriculture Founded 1988 Location Nationwide Company size 1000 - 4999 Who are Sureserve? Sureserve is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of both housing associations and residents by providing a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality solutions that ensure energy efficiency, safe homes, and improved quality of life. The company differentiates itself through its holistic approach, Nationwide knowledge, regional expertise, and commitment to excellent customer service, all while fostering strong partnerships and maintaining a focus on innovation and sustainability. Our Mission: To be the trusted partner of choice to the social housing and related public sector in delivering essential and affordable heating, energy savings, and compliance solutions, playing a key and progressive role in decarbonisation, always delivering for customers, employees, residents and the environment with safety, integrity and respect at the forefront of everything we do. Culture & Values With a diverse workforce operating all over the UK, Sureserve has values that are instilled in everything we do. Our values are: Safety: Our top priority. We care about everyone who works with us. We want everyone to go home safe and unharmed, by creating a zero harm culture. Excellence: We work to provide the best offering to our customers. Respect: We want everyone who works for Sureserve to be treated with dignity and respect. We embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s contribution. Integrity: We strive to do the right thing. Expertise: We work as a trusted advisor to our clients. Sustainability: Our efforts extend to supporting our clients and their residents in their decarbonisation journey. Inclusion & Diversity We are committed in providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment that reflects all sections of society, our clients, and where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Developing our People We can offer skills, knowledge, and expertise to take your chosen career to the next level. We have a range of practical, technical, accredited, and professional development opportunities to enable you to fulfil your career with Sureserve. 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