Set the strategic direction and research priorities for SERC, and develop portfolio of research programmes that are aligned with RIE objectives, national priorities and emerging technology opportunities.
Programme Execution: Plan and manage a significant subset of the programme consisting of multiple major projects, breaking down complex, broad problems spanning multiple teams into clear workstreams and roadmaps.
Hands-on experience in engineering, manufacturing, or technical operations, with direct ownership of production capacity planning, bill of materials packages, or quality control processes
4+ years as a software engineer, data engineer, or AI/ML practitioner writing technical design documents, data pipeline documentation, or API specifications
The Head of Engineering will be responsible for leading the product engineering strategy and execution for the organization. This individual will work closely with the executive team, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all product engineering efforts align with business objectives, market needs, and technical excellence.
Direct company wide software system / reliability / quality assurance by managing stages from ideation to launch and ongoing maintenance, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality products that meet customer needs, and incorporating feedback loops for iterative improvements.
Business & Team Leadership Own the overall frontend team across core business verticals including Trading and Payment, covering hiring, development, and pipeline building. Partner effectively with Product, Backend, Security, and Compliance — driving cross-functional outcomes through technical judgment, not just execution.
Oversees partner technical sales activities across APJC, leading PSE and PSA capabilities supporting strategic partners, partner-led opportunities and the development of partner technology practices.
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. The Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing the delivery of hard services facilities management for a banking client under an Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contract. This role ensures all critical engineering systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory and client-specific requirements, while leading the technical and engineering workforce on site.Technical and Operational ManagementThe Chief Engineer leads the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical hard services infrastructure, including air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, cooling towers, chillers, Building Management Systems (BMS), electrical distribution, fire protection systems, and plumbing and drainage networks. The role requires hands-on technical competence to diagnose faults, direct corrective action, and minimize downtime for mission-critical banking environments such as data centers, trading floors, and vaults.CMMS AdministrationThe role owns the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) used on site, which may include platforms such as Maximo, Corrigo, Planon, or similar systems depending on the client's contractual requirements. Responsibilities include ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are accurately configured and executed, work orders are properly logged and closed out, asset registers remain current, and compliance and audit reports are generated accurately for client and regulatory review.Leadership and Team ManagementThe Chief Engineer supervises a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, providing technical guidance, performance management, training, and succession planning. The role involves rostering and manpower planning to ensure adequate coverage for 24/7 critical operations, along with fostering a strong safety culture across the team.Compliance, Safety, and Risk ManagementThe role ensures full compliance with statutory inspections, licensing, and local regulatory requirements governing building services. It includes managing permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities, maintaining business continuity and emergency response plans for critical system failures, and conducting risk assessments for all engineering works, particularly those affecting banking operations.Client and Stakeholder EngagementThe Chief Engineer acts as the primary technical point of contact for the banking client, providing regular performance reporting against SLAs and KPIs, participating in client review meetings, and managing vendor and subcontractor relationships for specialized systems maintenance.The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline, with 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in facilities management, building services engineering, or critical environment operations. Experience within banking, financial services, data center, or other mission-critical environments is highly preferred.Technical competence is required across ACMV systems, chiller plants, cooling towers, and BMS platforms, along with hands-on troubleshooting ability for complex mechanical and electrical faults. Practical experience operating and administering CMMS platforms is essential, as is familiarity with statutory compliance requirements for building and engineering systems in the relevant jurisdiction.Strong leadership and people management skills are necessary, including the ability to manage, train, and develop technical teams, along with solid communication and stakeholder management skills to engage confidently with client representatives, including facilities and operations managers.Candidates should ideally hold a recognized engineering license or certification relevant to the jurisdiction (such as a Chargeman certification, Professional Engineer license, or equivalent), along with certifications in BMS platforms, refrigeration and ACMV systems, or energy management. Occupational health and safety certifications are also advantageous.Location: Job Tags:
A leading FinTech organisation is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering function and drive the development of scalable, cloud-native technology platforms. Reporting to the Group CTO, this is a senior leadership role responsible for defining the engineering strategy, building high-performing teams and delivering secure, resilient and innovative digital products. Working closely with Product, Data and Business leaders, you will shape the technology roadmap and drive engineering excellence across the organisation. Responsibilities You will lead the engineering strategy and oversee the end-to-end delivery of scalable digital platforms, ensuring high standards of architecture, quality, security and operational performance. Partnering closely with Product and Data teams, you will translate business priorities into technology roadmaps while championing modern engineering practices, including cloud-native architecture, DevOps, CI/CD and automation. You will build and develop high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will establish engineering best practices, drive platform reliability and scalability, and provide strategic technology leadership to senior stakeholders. Requirements You have at least 15 years of software engineering experience, including significant leadership experience building and scaling engineering teams within FinTech, SaaS or other technology-driven organisations. You possess strong expertise in cloud-native technologies, microservices, APIs and modern software engineering practices, with a proven track record of delivering complex digital platforms. You are a collaborative leader with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of translating business strategy into engineering execution. You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and are passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional technology solutions. To Apply Please send your CV to sz@kerryconsulting.com quoting 36285. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Act as a strategic consultant to executive management, providing expert advice on technology direction, system architecture, and compliance frameworks.
Define, scale, and drive the engineering vision, technical standards and modern operating models for the Technology division, ensuring close alignment with broader commercial goals.
High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.
High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.