Job Title: Technical Director – Hydrogen Projects
Location: UK (Remote or Hybrid options available)
Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity
A major clean energy organisation is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to lead the delivery of a nationally significant hydrogen project. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a flagship green hydrogen infrastructure asset — from detailed engineering through to commercial operation.

You'll be the driving force behind a high-impact project that will help shape the UK's low-carbon future, overseeing a broad range of stakeholders and technical workstreams including EPC, grid connections, power agreements, and more.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Own the full project lifecycle from engineering to commissioning and start-up

• Define and deliver the project strategy, ensuring targets on safety, budget, and timeline are met

• Serve as the central authority for all technical and delivery decisions

• Oversee integration between engineering, procurement, and construction

Owner’s Engineer Oversight

• Act as primary point of contact for the Owner’s Engineer (OE)

• Ensure OE resourcing and performance align with project milestones

• Maintain strong lines of communication between internal and external stakeholders

Procurement & Contract Management

• Oversee delivery of the electrolyser package and EPC contracts

• Ensure seamless integration with grid connection and related infrastructure

• Manage commercial obligations, KPIs, contract variations, and claims

• Support final negotiations for power supply agreements

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the face of the project to regulators, funding bodies, the offtaker, and local communities

• Ensure reporting requirements for investors, government partners, and funders are fully met

• Provide project updates to steering committees and executive boards

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, or similar)

• 10+ years’ experience in major project delivery (CAPEX >£50M), including 5+ years in a senior leadership role

• Proven experience delivering complex energy or infrastructure projects through EPC and commissioning

• Strong track record managing Owner’s Engineers and multidisciplinary teams

• Commercial and contractual acumen

• Confident communicator and stakeholder manager

• Familiarity with hydrogen or renewable energy projects a strong advantage

• Chartered Engineer or relevant project management certification preferred

Additional Info

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• Remote work options available with site visits as required.

• Competitive six-figure salary plus performance bonus and benefits package.