Head of Engineering Design & Management (EDM)

Juru is seeking a Head of Engineering Design & Management (EDM) to lead their engineering design and management services for energy projects. This role involves building on the current foundation, growing services across the energy sector, and strengthening project delivery capabilities in new markets. You will lead changes in how the unit works, adopting integrated, digital design methods and product-focused teams.

The ideal candidate will be an engineering leader with a strong understanding of the commercial side of the business, capable of developing strong teams and turning opportunities into profitable, well-delivered projects. This position is based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Join Juru to take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with leadership, and contribute to international opportunities and the improvement of engineering practice.

Company Overview

Founded in 2015, Juru is an international engineering and consultancy firm dedicated to solving engineering and environmental problems. Their team comprises advisors, engineers, and specialists in environment, biodiversity, and social research, with a proven track record on major projects across energy, infrastructure, buildings, and industrial sectors in Central Asia.

Juru combines international expertise with local knowledge to assist clients, including governments, international development organizations, utilities, project developers, and EPCs. The company is headquartered in London, UK, with a main operational office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and an office in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: bachelors-degree
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EDM’s key client relationships, delivery plans, and project tracking.
• Manage EDM’s profit and loss (P&L) and annual business plan, including opportunity assessment and proposal oversight.
• Drive business development, win new clients, and explore new services and markets.
• Oversee the transition to product-focused teams and integrated digital design methods.
• Ensure quality and risk management, maintaining design checks and adherence to international standards.
• Build industry relationships and ensure compliance with licenses and registrations.
• Foster a positive people and culture environment, supporting recruitment, development, and safe working practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in engineering or environmental consultancy, with strong understanding of engineering services and project delivery.
• 5+ years in a leadership role, with responsibility for business performance (revenue, profitability, P&L, or major client accounts).
• Experience working with EPC contractors and developers on complex projects.
• Proven track record in developing client relationships, winning work, and delivering projects profitably.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating design interfaces.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards, design assurance, and contractual frameworks (e.g., FIDIC).
• Ability to navigate different regulatory environments and work with local specialists and partners.
• Experience introducing new tools or ways of working and managing team adaptation.
• Sound commercial judgment, a calm approach under pressure, and confidence in client discussions.
• Professional English proficiency for leading international teams and client discussions.

Benefits

• Meaningful responsibility: lead an established business unit through a critical development stage.
• Close partnership with leadership: work directly with management on strategy, pricing, and growth.
• International opportunities: build client relationships and deliver projects across Central Asia, Caucasus, and new markets.
• Opportunity to improve engineering practice: shape design, collaboration, and technology use.
• Competitive compensation: salary reflecting experience, plus a discretionary bonus.
• Learning and development: on-the-job and online opportunities.
• A comfortable Tashkent office: conveniently located near Buyuk Ipak Yuli metro station.