Director of Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy in the energy sector is seeking a visionary Engineering Director to lead their design and delivery teams. This senior role involves driving excellence in sustainable engineering solutions, managing departmental performance, and shaping future services. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-impact projects contribute to net-zero goals. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the evolving energy landscape while fostering a culture of technical excellence and personal fulfillment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Quarterly performance-related bonus

Perkbox discounts

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven success managing design, consultancy, or energy service projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on departmental P&L, budgets, and performance KPIs.
• Lead consultancy offerings across various engineering services.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Awareness

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Dialux

Trimble Amtech

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Engineering Director – Lead Innovation in Sustainable Engineering - £80,000 + car allowance + bonus - Birmingham (minimum 2 days per week in office) - Right to work in UK is essential

Our client, a purpose-driven leader in the UK’s energy and environmental consultancy sector, is seeking a visionary Engineering Director to head their design and delivery teams. This senior leadership role is perfect for a commercially aware, technically grounded professional who thrives on delivering high-impact projects that contribute to net-zero goals.

About the Role

As Engineering Director, you’ll take full ownership of departmental performance and strategic delivery across three key teams: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Design, Climate Change Engineers, and Energy Services. With responsibility for budget performance, operational delivery, and team leadership, you’ll drive excellence in service provision and champion innovation in sustainable engineering solutions.

You'll be customer-facing, technically capable, and a strategic thinker – playing a central role in shaping future services, managing partnerships, and ensuring the business stays at the forefront of the evolving energy and built environment sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on departmental P&L, budgets, and performance KPIs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of revenue-generating engineering and infrastructure services.
• Guide clients through M&E design from feasibility to construction (RIBA 1–7).
• Lead consultancy offerings across PSDS, LCSF, ESOS, HDPs, and more.
• Manage and evolve technical partnerships for long-term growth.
• Champion innovation across EV infrastructure, Solar PV, energy audits, and climate-focused projects.

People & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and inspire three multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct regular performance and development reviews.
• Promote knowledge sharing, training, and technical excellence across teams.
• Support team engagement, well-being, and HR compliance in alignment with company values.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years’ experience in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven success managing design, consultancy, or energy service projects.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.

Technical Knowledge

• Expertise in M&E design and delivery, including condition surveys and compliance.
• Solid grasp of regulations and programmes including ESOS, PSDS, CCA, MEES, and CDM.
• Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, Dialux, Trimble Amtech (or equivalents)

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Chartered Engineer (or working toward chartership) – support available.
• Ideally affiliated with CIBSE and/or IET.

Why Join?

Our client believes in rewarding their people and creating an environment where technical excellence meets personal fulfilment. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with car allowance
• Quarterly performance-related bonus (after 6-month probation)
• Perkbox discounts at major retailers
• Opportunities for volunteering and giving back to the community