Head of Engineering

Location: UK (Hybrid) - London

Contract Type: Permanent

Overview

A well-established engineering organisation with a robust pipeline of work across the water, nuclear, and energy sectors is seeking a senior leader to oversee a crucial area of their design capability. This position places you at the heart of a multi-discipline team, spanning mechanical, electrical, and related engineering fields, engaged in large-scale infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead a multi-discipline engineering team across several ongoing projects

- Serve as a central link between engineering, delivery teams, and external partners

- Manage workload, resource planning, and overall team capability

- Oversee project progress, risks, and overall performance

- Support technical quality and consistency across deliverables

- Contribute to business development and shape future opportunities

- Drive continuous improvements in engineering processes and delivery

Requirements

- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams on complex projects

- Proven track record managing teams across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines

- Strong understanding of design delivery across multiple specialisms

- Proficient in managing workloads, priorities, and team structures

- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels

- Background in engineering design within infrastructure, energy, or similar sectors

- Seeking a role with significant influence and ownership at a senior level

- Motivated by long-term project stability and pipeline

- Interested in team development and engineering capability building

- Values hybrid working and flexibility across UK locations

Qualifications

- Engineering degree or similar background required

- Chartered status (or working towards) preferred

If you are looking for a senior leadership opportunity in a thriving engineering environment, working on high-impact infrastructure and energy projects, we encourage you to apply. Hybrid working and the chance to shape the future of engineering delivery on major programmes await