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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.