Engineering Director

Matchtech; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications business is seeking an Engineering Director to provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. You will manage a team of 60 across departments such as Product Development and Engineering Services. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in communications systems and proven leadership experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine executive responsibilities with technical engagement, supported by a culture of collaboration and exceptional employee tenure.

Benefits

Significant annual bonus

Family private healthcare insurance

Flexible working and enhanced annual leave policies

Electric car schemes

Qualifications

• Technical experience in communications systems working on complex product development.
• Strong background in hardware, software and systems engineering.
• Skilled in customer engagement and comfortable in a high-visibility leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 60 across four core departments.
• Act as the technical authority for the company's communications systems.

Skills

Technical experience in communications systems

Proven leadership experience

Customer engagement

System engineering

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Chartered Engineer

Job description

We are proud to be exclusively partnered with a leading global communications business in the search for their next Engineering Director. This senior role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership and is a key position within the executive team, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

You will oversee a team of 60 across four core departments: Product Development, Customer Solutions, Engineering Services, and Product Management. While strong leadership and people management skills are essential, technical credibility is paramount. The successful candidate must be able to engage confidently with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers, and act as the technical authority for the company's communications systems.

Why this role could be for you…

• Rare and exciting opportunity to step into an executive level director role whilst remaining technical
• People are at the heart of the company's success, reflected in an exceptional culture and an average employee tenure of 9 years.
• The business combines the scale to make a global impact with the agility and teamwork of a close-knit organisation.
• Following a record-breaking 2024, the company is on track for another outstanding year in 2025.
• You'll work in a modern, industry-leading facility that is spacious, technology-enabled, and designed to foster focus and collaboration.

Benefits:

• Significant annual bonus
• Family private healthcare insurance
• Flexible working and enhanced annual leave policies
• Electric car schemes

Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Engineer and a degree in a relevant technical discipline

• Technical experience in communications systems working on complex product development
• Strong background in hardware, software and systems engineering
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and departments
• Skilled in customer engagement and comfortable in a high-visibility leadership role

If you are a seasoned Technical Director looking for a pivotal role within the Defence and Security sector, we invite you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team and make a substantial impact on mission-critical initiatives