Chief Engineer

Brilliant Planet has an exciting opening for a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering process at the heart of our business. We envision this as a career-defining opportunity to lead the engineering design of a unique carbon capture platform, initially developing a 30-hectare demonstration site followed by a series of 1,000- hectare commercial sites (£100m+ ea.). The role ranges from managing traditional civils & concrete type design transforming large swathes of desert, through to integral use of the latest ML-driven automation, remote sensing and IoT driven systems operations. The ideal candidate would have experience in designing large infrastructure-type projects, comfort working with advanced manufacturing processes, embrace having a high degree of flexibility and accountability within a growth company and familiarity operating in challenging geographies. The right candidate may not have experience in all of these areas but will have a proactive attitude to quickly adapt.

Engineering is primarily conducted in-house by a multi-disciplinary team of specialist engineers. You will be responsible for leading and growing this team. You will report to the CEO and will work closely with all other divisions & departments, in particular the Science Division and Project Management Office.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver a design through build and commissioning into operations, often with high number of unknowns - Lead the resolution of design and systems integration issues
• Build and lead a team of engineers, designers and analysts, including civils, architecture, hydrology, cost engineering, automation, electronics, process engineering, sequestration and GIS
• Appoint and manage external engineering consultants (individuals and firms)
• Budgeting, reporting and other standard departmental administration
• Develop open-minded solutions to minimize overall system capex
• Oversee prototype trials of sub-system designs and construction methodologies

Requirements

• Batchelors degree or above in related field
• 10+ years engineering management experience
• End-to-end experience & success leading the design and implementation of large manufacturing or infrastructure projects with a substantial physical footprint
• Experience and success delivering complex technology products at large scale

• Experience in one or more of: design of overseas sites, projects with significant water-movement aspects, systems automation / ‘Industry 4.0/5.0’, development of platform designs, novel technologies, growth companies
• Able to balance the often conflicting requirements of rapid delivery and technical risk
• A natural communicator who instils confidence and able to build collaborative relationships across the business and with suppliers and partners
• A dynamic personality – confident, credible, and comfortable working across all levels of an advanced engineering/science team
• Resilient leader who is comfortable with uncertainty and achieves team results through effective delegation, positive encouragement, and influence

Benefits

At Brilliant Planet we provide a benefits scheme that is customized to each employee’s evolving needs and priorities. You will be invited to select a portfolio of benefits from, for example:

• Private medical insurance (individual or family)
• Gym, pool & exercise class membership
• Professional development / training
• Duvet days
• Work-from-home equipment allowance

We also offer all staff:

• Enhanced parental leave
• The ability to buy additional leave
• 24/365 confidential counselling services (work and personal)
• A number of wellbeing resources
• A cycle-to-work scheme