Section Head
CV-LibraryNationwidepermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
Apply NowWe are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, Whessoe Engineering, for a Section Head – Process / Process Safety / Instrumentation / Electrical to join their engineering delivery team based in Darlington.
Supported by Samsung C&T, Whessoe Engineering is part of a globally recognised organisation with strong backing and a well-established reputation within the market. This opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role during a significant phase of growth and development.
This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and line management to a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and cost-effective design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and line management to a team of approximately seven engineers
Coordinate engineering resources across both project delivery and tender activities
Ensure designs are delivered in line with time, cost and quality expectations
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and legislative requirements
Collaborate with project management and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges
Support business development activities, including client engagement and technical discussions
Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and standards
Mentor, coach and manage team performance Requirements
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional qualification
Demonstrable experience within process or process safety engineering in hazardous process plant environments
Experience leading or supervising engineering teams within project delivery settings
Strong knowledge of European and North American engineering codes and standards
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational capabilities Preferred Experience
Experience with cryogenic handling and storage systems
Knowledge of tank design and associated equipment
Experience supporting tendering and business development activities
Familiarity with software such as HYSYS and Office 365
This role is well suited to an established engineering leader or a Principal Engineer with line management experience looking to progress into a senior leadership position
Supported by Samsung C&T, Whessoe Engineering is part of a globally recognised organisation with strong backing and a well-established reputation within the market. This opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role during a significant phase of growth and development.
This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and line management to a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and cost-effective design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and line management to a team of approximately seven engineers
Coordinate engineering resources across both project delivery and tender activities
Ensure designs are delivered in line with time, cost and quality expectations
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and legislative requirements
Collaborate with project management and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges
Support business development activities, including client engagement and technical discussions
Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and standards
Mentor, coach and manage team performance Requirements
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional qualification
Demonstrable experience within process or process safety engineering in hazardous process plant environments
Experience leading or supervising engineering teams within project delivery settings
Strong knowledge of European and North American engineering codes and standards
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational capabilities Preferred Experience
Experience with cryogenic handling and storage systems
Knowledge of tank design and associated equipment
Experience supporting tendering and business development activities
Familiarity with software such as HYSYS and Office 365
This role is well suited to an established engineering leader or a Principal Engineer with line management experience looking to progress into a senior leadership position