Head of Engineering and Innovation

4 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EMR Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our UK Engineering function at EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials. As our Head of Engineering and Innovation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation, driving the development of cutting-edge processes and systems that maximise value and minimise waste.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engineering Innovation and Leadership: Lead the engineering function to develop sustainable solutions, adopting best practices from various industries to ensure our processes are at the forefront of innovation.
  • Process and System Development: Create and implement consistent and reliable methodologies to process materials, ensuring predictable quality and output that meets precise specifications.
  • Project Management Excellence: Establish and oversee a comprehensive project management process, complete with gate reviews, that guides projects from R&D through design, build, installation, and handover.
  • Operational Efficiency: Ensure that new processes and plants are designed with a focus on operational efficiency, including ergonomics, maintenance, and energy use.
  • Supplier and Contractor Governance: Manage preferred supplier arrangements and oversee the performance of external contractors, ensuring that all partnerships align with our high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Talent Development: Build and lead a highly capable engineering team, focusing on the development of talent across all levels.
What You Bring
  • Proven Leadership: Demonstrable experience leading an engineering function, with a strong track record of guiding projects from R&D through to full implementation and handover.
  • Project Management Expertise: Exceptional cradle to grave project management skills, with experience in delivering complex, multi-project initiatives on time and within budget.
  • Technical Acumen: Deep knowledge of plant and equipment specification, purchase, and maintenance, with the ability to manage operational costs effectively.
  • Talent Development: A history of developing and nurturing talent, with experience in supporting early careers and creating a pipeline of future engineering leaders.
  • Strategic Communication: Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: A sharp analytical mind with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex issues.
Our Behaviours

We value the way we do things as much as the delivery. Our Behaviours align with our Values of We Care and We Do, and they apply across all levels and roles in the business.

  • We Care: Integrity, Respectful and Honest, Collaborative and Genuine.
  • We Do: Accountable, Determined and Responsible, Growth Mind-set and Progressive.


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