Director of Scale Up and Engineering | Imperial County, CA A venture-backed biotechnology and energy company is seeking a Director of Scale-Up and Engineering to help move its low-carbon liquid fuels technology from pilot scale into commercial operations. Using engineered microorganisms to produce Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the company is at an exciting stage of transitioning a proven technology platform into engineering scale-up and commercial deployment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced process engineer who can help lead the technical development, commissioning, and start-up of a growing pilot operation. The role is based full-time at the company's pilot facility in a rural part of Southern California, roughly two hours east of San Diego. Relocation assistance is available. What you'll do: Lead engineering scale-up and technical execution as the company moves toward commercial operationsOversee equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, and facility build-out activitiesOwn technical processes including SOPs, mass and energy balances, vendor scope, capital projects, and site safetyWork closely with vendors and internal teams to bring new processes and equipment onlineHelp build and lead the team supporting the growing operation What we're looking for: 10+ years of process engineering experience with strong technical leadershipExperience in downstream bioprocessing, algae, fermentation, or similar bio-based manufacturingHands-on experience taking equipment or processes from design through operation at pilot or commercial scaleProven commissioning and start-up experience, ideally with a facility restart or build-outComfortable working across technical engineering, vendors, capital projects, safety, and team developmentExperience with algae and lipid extraction is ideal, though strong fermentation or bioprocessing scale-up experience will also be consideredComfortable working in a startup environment with a small team and remote facility

Our client, a leading EV charging infrastructure company is looking for an Interim Country Director for their German entity to lead its next phase of growth. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for strategy, commercial performance, operations, deployment and people leadership. Key responsibilities: Lead the German market strategy and execution Accelerate network growth and operational excellence Own local commercial performance and P&L Develop and lead a high-performing local team Build relationships across the German EV, mobility and public-sector ecosystem Represent the German market within the wider international organisation What we're looking for: Proven senior leadership or country management experience Strong B2B and B2C commercial expertise Excellent leadership and stakeholder-management skills Fluent German and English Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Passion for the energy transition, electric mobility and sustainability Cologne Minimum 3 days/week on-site Start date ASAP through December 2027

Head of Project Development - Solar & BESS Portfolio London Office: 2-3 days per week Salary Range DOE: £100,000 - 120,000 + bonus & wider package Piper Maddox are currently supporting a leading international name in the renewable energy sector to hire a crucial leadership position in their UK & Ireland team. Our client has been a mainstay in the Energy industry for a number of decades now, building up a strong presence in multiple continents as a main player in the sector. Operating as a fully fledged independent power producer (IPP), this company have an excellent track record in the full project lifecycle for large-scale Solar and BESS projects. Alongside the development, construciton, and operation of their assets, they are also adept in structuring PPA's and offtake agreements on the back end of a project making them a truly full lifecycle business. Specific to the UK, they first established themselves as a leading provider of EPC services, working alongside some of the leading names in the UK renewable energy sector to bring projects from the RTB stage through construction, and into eventual operation. Following in the footsteps of some of their other international territories, they are now adding project development capabilities to their remit. They are looking to add an experienced leader to their existing project development team based in London. This role will play a leading role in developing and growing their portfolio of Solar and BESS projects in the UK & Ireland from both a greenfield and a commercial perspective. To stay agile within current market conditions, our client is currently developing a greenfield pipeline, alongside M&A acquisitions of new projects. In this role, you would be responsible for managing a multi-discipliniary team of professionals taking projects through key land, planning, environmental, and grid milestones towards the RTB stage, before handing over to the in-house construction team who will build these proejcts out. On the commercial side of things, you will be responsible for managing budgets & timelines, reporting at board level, as well as playing a key role in M&A transactions on the buy-side. This role would suit someone with strong experience in the project development and commercial elements of the project lifecycle, ensuring both a project's development feasibilty, but also it's financial/investment feasibility. This role would come with multiple direct reports so leadership expereince is also needed. You would be joining up with one of the most well established renewable energy companies globally, who have very strong financial stability. In the London office, you would be joining a very collaborative and adaptable culture. While Solar & BESS experience would be preferable, other renewable energy technology experience will be considered. Apply to learn more.