Hybrid Head of Engineering Services – Nordics, Germany, UK

at HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

• Job title: Head of Engineering Services – Nordics, Germany, UK
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Trollasen, Norway

About the role

• Head of Engineering Services managing measurement projects and teams in Nordics, Germany, and UK. Collaborating with a diverse group and driving operational excellence for exceptional customer delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a regional team of engineers across multiple European locations, fostering collaboration, engagement, and operational discipline.
• Drive the project management of large-scale measurement projects—both offshore and onshore from planning to execution and reporting.
• Support delivery of field measurement activities, including instrumentation, system installation, and technical documentation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers in the electrical measurement of mechanical quantities, software, and hardware applications.
• Prepare compelling, accurate customer proposals and participate in commercial discussions.
• Partner closely with the Sales teams to identify opportunities, support pursuits, and optimize customer outcomes.
• Monitor and report on market trends, emerging technologies, and opportunities impacting HBK’s position.
• Provide timely, efficient responses to customer needs and escalations.
• Deliver monthly reporting on team performance, project progress, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in technical, engineering, or project environments, ideally across multiple countries.
• Strong background in field measurement, instrumentation, engineering services, or comparable technical domains.
• Solid understanding of MS Windows, software installation processes, driver management, and MS Office tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively through change and transformation.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and experience working in globally distributed teams.
• A customer-first, sales-oriented mindset with the ability to translate technical insight into customer value.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Norwegian.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% across the region.

Benefits

• freedom with responsibility
• healthy work-life balance
• continuous professional development
• international team
• innovative working environment