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Head of Engineering

St. Austell Permanent View Job Description
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.
  • Senior impact - Own engineering strategy and influence business growth at leader
  • People and performance - Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-disciplinary team

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal CandidateEssential



  • 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.

What's on 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.
Contact
Mark Hickman
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6958730
Phone number
+441179065142

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
St. Austell
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Hickman
Consultant phone
+441179065142
Job reference
JN-022026-6958730