Requirements: English
Company: ENG Bauen
Region: Amsterdam Metropolitan Area ,
Head of Mechanical Engineering | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Global Energy Projects | Long-Term Strategic Role
As part of ENG Bauens European project framework, we are proud to partner exclusively with a global leader in sustainable, energy-led technologies. With a pipeline of groundbreaking and significant projects in development across key international markets, this organisation is now advancing a major project delivery initiative in the Netherlands.
ENG Bauen has been entrusted to lead the search for a Head of Mechanical Engineering, a pivotal and strategic appointment that will shape and deliver the mechanical discipline and broader project delivery strategy for large-scale capital projects in the European and global project portfolio across their selected project regions.
This is a defining opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a background in EPC project environments and deep technical expertise in rotating and static equipment. You will build and lead a high-performing mechanical team, manage engineering interfaces, and set the technical strategy for major project execution phases, including FEED, detailed design, procurement, and construction support.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior mechanical engineering professional to join at a time of significant investment and transformation. You will lead the delivery of complex, high-value projects, oversee vendor and engineering partners, and ensure world-class governance and performance across the mechanical discipline.
Youll be part of a globally recognised group known for technical excellence, innovation, and commitment to decarbonisation and sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and technical leadership across the mechanical engineering function for major capital projects
- Organize and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams; serve as Technical Lead or Technical Project Manager for FEL studies and large-scale project execution
- Develop high-quality mechanical deliverables and oversee the work of others, reviewing and approving from conceptual design through detailed engineering
- Approve key technical decisions across the mechanical engineering discipline, ensuring alignment with internal standards, client requirements, and global codes
- Coordinate mechanical workstreams across multiple projects or technologies for a given client
- Lead vendor evaluation and qualification, manage vendor relationships, and ensure high standards during the equipment supply phase
- Monitor team performance in terms of cost, schedule, and engineering hours; support the development of junior staff
- Contribute to proposal development and lead technical due diligence when needed
- Act as a key interface with clients and internal stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable project steps
The Ideal Candidate should be/have:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in mechanical engineering within chemicals, energy, or related heavy industries, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
- Expert-level understanding of mechanical engineering tools, principles, and project workflows
- Proven ability to lead teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment
- Strong communication skills with a client-facing approach
- Fluent in English (Dutch is highly desirable)
- Knowledge in gasification, syngas cleaning, or hydrogen technologies
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed for project or business development purposes