Head of Engineering

An established, growing organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to provide visible, inspirational leadership across its engineering function. As a member of the senior leadership team, you'll be accountable for engineering strategy, governance, quality, safety, and delivery - ensuring outputs meet agreed standards, timelines, and budgets while building a high-performing, future-ready team.

Client Details

My client is a well-established, award-winning organisation experiencing sustained growth. They design, manufacture, and deliver engineered products and solutions, operating within a highly regulated environment and working with long-term customers across the UK and Ireland. Continuous improvement, safety, and quality are at the heart of everything they do.

Description

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and accountability for all engineering activities, including multi-disciplinary design and technical support functions.

Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards across engineering.

Ensure compliance with relevant ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

Own engineering governance, planning, resourcing, and quality assurance.

Drive engineering strategy aligned to long-term business objectives.

Provide technical oversight and approval for bids, contracts, and technical documentation.

Lead bid/no-bid decisions and contribute to post-project reviews.

Develop and maintain a high-performing engineering team through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

Ensure the organisation has the skills and capability required to meet future engineering demands.

Profile

Ideal Candidate

Essential

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent professional qualification).

Proven experience leading an engineering function within a design and manufacturing environment.

Strong background in regulated industries with high safety and quality standards.

Demonstrated leadership experience, including team development and recruitment.

Fluent English communication skills.

Desirable

Master's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or management.

Experience working for an OEM or similar environment.

Background in engineered products involving fabrication, welding, or assembly.

Experience working within or supplying to highly regulated public-sector infrastructure environments.

Strong understanding of industry standards and compliance frameworks.

Job Offer

Salary & Benefits

Competitive senior-level salary, dependent on experience.

Executive-level benefits package including pension and performance-related incentives.

Long-term career progression within a growing organisation