About Us

TOMRA Textiles is seeking a Head of Engineering, Procurement and Construction and Technology as part of our new Tomra Textiles Venture. 

TOMRA's ambition is to lead the resource revolution by transforming how we obtain, use, and reuse our world's resources. TOMRA is a global, market leading provider of solutions to optimize resource recovery in the food, recycling, and mining industries.  

Today, less than one percent of the world’s textile waste is recycled in closed loop, fibre-to-fibre systems, the rest either down-graded into lower value applications (downcycling) or, the majority, incinerated or landfilled. At TOMRA, the need to shift from a linear to a circular value chain for textiles is imperative, which is why we have set up a dedicated venture solely focused on how to shape and accelerate the textile recycling ecosystem: TOMRA Textiles.  

As a key member of the Tomra Textiles team, you will be instrumental in crafting the journey that will accelerate our growth for a more sustainable future, working for the Planet. 

The Head of ECP and Technology will be responsible for overseeing all technical activities, ensuring the development, testing, and implementation of efficient and cost-effective technical solutions safely, on time and within budget.  

• Overall responsibility for technical quality of conceptual and detailed engineering designs across multiple projects; takes measures to monitor and maintain quality of engineering deliverables in line with agreed project plan, schedule and cost 

• Plans and allocates resources for executing the different projects, proposals and other activities in line with business priorities 

• Develops and delivers on pre-EPC procurement needs in a cost-conscious manner 

• Provides technical expertise throughout all stages of project development and execution  

• Coordinates and is involved in all major technical decisions and deals with critical technical issues which are escalated direct to them directly 

• Interfaces with potential partners (e.g. partner technologies) and service providers as required for the proper execution of the projects  

• Facilitates and supports engineering recruitment in co-ordination with HR 

• Provides consistent technical coaching, training, guidance and overall direction to the engineering team 

• Establishes performance criteria for engineers and conducts employee performance appraisals 

• Oversees the identification of initiatives (digital and non-digital) for the projects to improve overall cost-effectiveness and efficiency of technical designs and processes 

Profile:

• 5years’ experience in large-scale project delivery 

• Track record of leading engineering teams in the technical design of scaling projects 

• Deep technical expertise and knowledge in NIR + VIS sorting tech, potentially also textile recycling technologies 

• Higher education, in engineering field 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders (both technical and non-technical) 

• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests 

• Clear commitment to safety performance and not allowing any corners to be cut 

• Cost-consciousness without sacrificing on safety or asset integrity 

• Very good communication and presentation skills - English written and oral 

Education

• Relevant master’s degree (economics, finance, strategy or equivalent)  

Other skills

• You thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment 

• You are comfortable with complexity and handling many stakeholders 

• You are structured, analytical and an initiator 

• You are ambitious and have a global mindset 

• You are motivated by the opportunity to travel and work globally 

• You are solution oriented and have great core consulting skills 

• You have great communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills 

What we offer:

• An exciting position in a new venture centered around sustainable management, making every resource count and driving the circular economy for textile waste  

• Highly competent and passionate co-workers with strong collaboration globally 

• An engaged environment with focus on personal and professional development 

• Competitive compensation package and employee benefits 

• Good insurance and pension schemes 

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.