What’s on offer for you as Head of Engineering

Competitive senior leadership salary up to £90,000 per annum DOE
Performance-related bonus
Pension scheme up to 8%
Car Allowance
33 Days Holidays (inc Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to earn an additional 12 flex days a year
Monday to Friday, days-based working with the option to work 1 day a week from home
Significant autonomy and influence over engineering strategy and delivery
Long-term career progression within a complex, high-value programme portfolio
The opportunity to shape engineering excellence, innovation, and operational performance across flagship programmesThe Opportunity

Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation delivering complex, high-integrity mechanical systems into highly regulated environments.

Due to continued programme growth, they are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering Manager / Chief Engineer to lead all engineering activity across the Integrated Project Team.

This role holds delegated design authority, provides senior technical leadership, and is accountable for engineering delivery from concept through manufacture, test, installation, commissioning and in-service support.

Key Responsibilities as Head of Engineering - Dreadnought Programmes

Lead and manage all engineering activities across Design, Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Installation and Commissioning for all programmes
Act as the senior engineering authority and primary technical point of contact for all customers
Provide strong technical leadership to ensure accurate execution of engineering deliverables from concept to service support
Manage and report technical risk, ensuring appropriate governance and sign-off at gated design hold points
Lead engineering teams 20-25 people consisting of Principal, Senior Design and Design Engineers to achieve KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Oversee design of test equipment and test procedures for complex drive systemsEssential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Chartered Engineer
Background within regulated or manufacturing environment
Proven engineering capability with expertise in, gear systems and transmissions
Knowledge of engineering systems integration and complex mechanical systems
Strong understanding of relevant industry standards.
Proven experience of design reviews, technical governance, and engineering risk managementLeadership, Performance & Stakeholder Engagement

Strong people leadership with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop future engineering leaders
managed Teams of 25+ Personnel
Proven change management capability within complex organisations
Ability to balance technical risk against schedule, commercial, and business impacts Excellent cross-functional collaboration
Trusted technical leader with the ability to inspire confidence across stakeholdersWhy Apply?

Senior, high-impact role within a long-term flagship programme
Significant autonomy and technical authority
Opportunity to shape engineering strategy and delivery at scale
Clear progression within a complex, high-value engineering organisationDue to the nature of our clients work this role will be subject to Right to work in the UK, Security and export control restrictions