An innovative UK clean energy business is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the development and delivery of large-scale ammonia-to-hydrogen systems for commercial deployment.

This is a senior technical authority role responsible for integrating proprietary ammonia cracking technology into prototype and production-ready hydrogen generation systems.

This position sits at the intersection of innovation and delivery, translating advanced core technology into robust, certified, customer-facing products.

Chief Engineer
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary: £ Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Role: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

You will:

·       Provide technical leadership for the development and delivery of customer-facing ammonia cracking systems

·       Work alongside the Chief Engineer to integrate proprietary technology into deployable products.

·       Act as technical authority across a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, process, controls).

·       Own the product lifecycle from concept through production handover and post-launch change management.

·       Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and certification requirements.

·       Manage configuration control and engineering change processes.

·       Direct matrixed engineering teams to deliver to agreed schedule, cost and performance targets.

·       Work with Project Management to manage budget, BOM and technical risk.

·       Liaise with suppliers, contractors and external partners to ensure successful system integration.

·       Drive root cause analysis and continuous technical improvement.

·       Maintain alignment with product strategy roadmaps

This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical depth, structured delivery and product ownership.

 What We’re Looking For

·       Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.

·       10+ years leading complex engineering product development within industrial environments.

·       Proven delivery of large-scale, high-integrity systems from concept to production

·       Experience acting as technical authority across multidisciplinary teams.

·       Strong understanding of structured development frameworks, quality and change management.

·       Experience managing verification, certification and engineering documentation

·       Strong communication skills across technical and commercial stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

·       Background in process engineering (reaction engineering, gas purification, combustion).

·       Experience with high-temperature and/or high-pressure systems.

·       Knowledge of fuel processing or power systems.

·       Familiarity with systems engineering and design verification methods.

·       Exposure to clean energy, hydrogen or ammonia technologies.

This is a senior- level opportunity to lead the commercialisation of proprietary hydrogen generation technology, shape engineering delivery within a growing clean energy business, and operate as a recognised technical leader in a rapidly evolving sector.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Lewis directly lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk