Head of Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Surrey; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a Head of Engineering in Surrey to oversee the full product development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience leading engineering teams, strong communication skills, and a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. This role includes key responsibilities such as managing KPIs and driving innovation within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics/physics.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams in tech-led businesses.
• Commercial awareness; optoelectronics knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee NPD projects, ensuring meeting targets.
• Make architectural decisions and support design.
• Partner with sales for pre-sales and technical documentation.
• Ensure product support and manage KPIs.
• Drive innovation and process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (MSc/BSc)

Job description

Job Description

Role

Head of Engineering

Location - Surrey

Salary - £80,000 - £100,000

Senior leadership role overseeing the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with business goals. Responsible for shaping technology roadmaps, driving innovation, and managing a high-performing engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams and the Engineering Manager, ensuring delivery of product roadmap and personal development.
• Oversee NPD projects, meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Provide technical authority: make architectural decisions, support design, and ensure engineering outcomes align with customer and business objectives.
• Partner with sales, supporting pre-sales, feasibility, technical documentation, and occasionally on-site customer support.
• Ensure product support for existing systems (obsolescence, upgrades, certifications, production).
• Drive innovation, process optimization, sustainability, and quality improvements.
• Manage KPIs, compliance with ISO standards, and continuous reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (MSc/BSc); strong background in electronics/physics.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams in tech-led businesses.
• Project management expertise with proven delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management.
• Commercial awareness; optoelectronics knowledge advantageous.

If you are interested, please apply with your up to date CV or contact Brian at [e-mail]