About EnerMechWe are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we have supported our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology throughout the entire asset lifecycle – both offshore and onshore.Operating through our global business lines of Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions, we provide a broad range of specialist services including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, process, subsea, and valve services.At EnerMech, we are driven by operational excellence, innovation, and technical expertise, delivering value through integrated solutions that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enhance performance for our customers worldwide.The OpportunityEnerMech is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Engineering to lead and develop our global engineering function within the Energy Solutions business.This is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing engineering governance, technical standards, delivery frameworks, and engineering capability across a diverse portfolio of projects and services. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring engineering excellence, technical integrity, operational efficiency, and business growth while supporting project delivery across global markets.Working closely with operational, commercial, and business line leaders, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to ensure engineering remains a key enabler of safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the global engineering function, providing strategic direction, governance, and technical leadership across all engineering disciplines.Develop and implement engineering standards, methodologies, processes, and assurance frameworks to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.Act as the senior technical authority, supporting project execution, business development, innovation initiatives, and strategic growth opportunities.Drive continuous improvement in engineering performance, delivery efficiency, technical quality, and operational effectiveness.Establish and maintain engineering governance processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, client requirements, and company policies.Oversee engineering risk management, technical assurance, and engineering readiness reviews across projects and operations.Lead the development of engineering capability, workforce planning, succession planning, and technical competency programmes.Manage engineering resources and subject matter experts globally to support business priorities and project demands.Develop and implement engineering technology and digitalisation strategies that improve productivity, innovation, and operational performance.Partner with operational, commercial, and project teams to improve delivery outcomes, technical solutions, and customer satisfaction.Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, industry bodies, and regulatory organisations to support business objectives and technical excellence.What We're Looking ForBachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation) preferred.Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience within the energy, industrial, infrastructure, or engineering services sectors.Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in complex, project-driven environments.Strong understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, engineering risk management, and regulatory compliance.Proven ability to develop engineering standards, delivery methodologies, and technical operating models.Experience supporting project execution, business development, tendering, and strategic growth initiatives.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and business performance.Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.Experience leading organisational change, capability development, and continuous improvement initiatives within global organisations.Why Join EnerMech?This is an opportunity to shape and lead the engineering strategy of a global energy services organisation during an exciting period of growth and transformation. You will work alongside experienced leaders and technical specialists, helping to deliver innovative solutions that support some of the world's most complex energy projects.Diversity & InclusionEnerMech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
About EnerMech
We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we have supported our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology throughout the entire asset lifecycle – both offshore and onshore.
Operating through our global business lines of Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions, we provide a broad range of specialist services including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, process, subsea, and valve services.
At EnerMech, we are driven by operational excellence, innovation, and technical expertise, delivering value through integrated solutions that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enhance performance for our customers worldwide.
The Opportunity
EnerMech is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Engineering to lead and develop our global engineering function within the Energy Solutions business.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing engineering governance, technical standards, delivery frameworks, and engineering capability across a diverse portfolio of projects and services. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring engineering excellence, technical integrity, operational efficiency, and business growth while supporting project delivery across global markets.
Working closely with operational, commercial, and business line leaders, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to ensure engineering remains a key enabler of safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the global engineering function, providing strategic direction, governance, and technical leadership across all engineering disciplines.
- Develop and implement engineering standards, methodologies, processes, and assurance frameworks to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.
- Act as the senior technical authority, supporting project execution, business development, innovation initiatives, and strategic growth opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering performance, delivery efficiency, technical quality, and operational effectiveness.
- Establish and maintain engineering governance processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, client requirements, and company policies.
- Oversee engineering risk management, technical assurance, and engineering readiness reviews across projects and operations.
- Lead the development of engineering capability, workforce planning, succession planning, and technical competency programmes.
- Manage engineering resources and subject matter experts globally to support business priorities and project demands.
- Develop and implement engineering technology and digitalisation strategies that improve productivity, innovation, and operational performance.
- Partner with operational, commercial, and project teams to improve delivery outcomes, technical solutions, and customer satisfaction.
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, industry bodies, and regulatory organisations to support business objectives and technical excellence.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation) preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience within the energy, industrial, infrastructure, or engineering services sectors.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in complex, project-driven environments.
- Strong understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, engineering risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to develop engineering standards, delivery methodologies, and technical operating models.
- Experience supporting project execution, business development, tendering, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and business performance.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience leading organisational change, capability development, and continuous improvement initiatives within global organisations.
Why Join EnerMech?
This is an opportunity to shape and lead the engineering strategy of a global energy services organisation during an exciting period of growth and transformation. You will work alongside experienced leaders and technical specialists, helping to deliver innovative solutions that support some of the world's most complex energy projects.
Diversity & Inclusion
EnerMech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
EnerMech are a specialist service company delivering technical solutions to complex energy and infrastructure projects. Delivering value to our customers by combining experts, IP, technology and asset management across the entire asset life-cycle. Our offering is simple yet powerful: nine key service lines delivered with a holistic view so our customers benefit from fewer contract personnel on site, improved safety, and reduced complexity. With 5,500 experts, at peak, globally we have the right capabilities and vision to serve the ever-changing needs of our industry with an extensive portfolio of services including Training, Hydraulics, Equipment Rental, Specialist Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process, Integrity Management, Pipeline & Subsea, Cranes & Lifting and Valves.
EnerMech are a specialist service company delivering technical solutions to complex energy and infrastructure projects. Delivering value to our customers by combining experts, IP, technology and asset management across the entire asset life-cycle.
Our offering is simple yet powerful: nine key service lines delivered with a holistic view so our customers benefit from fewer contract personnel on site, improved safety, and reduced complexity. With 5,500 experts, at peak, globally we have the right capabilities and vision to serve the ever-changing needs of our industry with an extensive portfolio of services including Training, Hydraulics, Equipment Rental, Specialist Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process, Integrity Management, Pipeline & Subsea, Cranes & Lifting and Valves.