Engineering Director - East (Bedford, Cambridge, Fenstanton, Peterborough)

Stagecoach Group; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Free travel for you and your family on

Generous pension scheme

Relocation support available

Company car

Job summary

Stagecoach Cambridge is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead our East region, covering four maintenance depots and a fleet of over 300 vehicles, including electric buses. You will ensure safe, reliable operations, depot compliance, and staff development while driving our EV transition and efficiency improvements.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee budgets, KPIs, and relationships with suppliers, authorities and trade unions.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in engineering.
• Ideally qualified as a transport manager for an international operator's licence.
• Proven experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style with strong communication.
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and well-presented vehicles.
• Strategically oversee depot facilities, premises, and engineering equipment across the region.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring and training.
• Manage performance to meet budgets, KPIs and service expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Budgeting

Health & safety

Education

Engineering qualification

Transport manager qualification

Job description

Engineering Director - East (Bedford, Cambridge, Fenstanton, Peterborough)This website uses cookies.Please confirm that you are happy to continue on this basis.# Stagecoach Careers## Engineering Director - East (Bedford, Cambridge, Fenstanton, Peterborough)Apply: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 10, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR13558**Salary**Competitive salary, bonus, company car, pension**Looking to lead an impactful engineering operation where people, safety and performance come first?** We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Engineering Director to lead our East region, covering 4 maintenance depots and a fleet of over 300 vehicles, that includes a fleet of 30 Electric buses, with more on their way. In this key senior leadership role, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all engineering activity, ensuring our fleet is reliable, our depots are compliant and well-managed, and our people are supported to do their best work every day. Additionally, you will lead several key programmes across the region such as furthering our transition to EV, making sure our depots, processes and procedures are evolving with our fleet as well as maximising the value we can obtain from the investments we have made. You’ll report to the Managing Director and act as one of the nominated Transport Manager's on the Operator’s Licence. If you're ready to lead a high-performing team, deliver positive change, and keep our communities moving, we’d love to hear from you. **What you’ll be doing** * Leading multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles* Strategically overseeing depot facilities, premises, and engineering equipment across the region* Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with all regulations and company standards* Developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and technical training* Building strong, constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, trade bodies, local authorities and trade unions* Championing continuous improvement and innovation within engineering* Managing performance to meet agreed budgets, KPIs and service expectations* Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve customer satisfaction and align with Stagecoach’s Customer Value Proposition (CVP) **What we’re looking for** * A recognised qualification in engineering* Ideally qualified as a transport manager for an international operators licence* Proven experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites* A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with strong communication skills* Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and transport legislation* Experience delivering to KPIs, managing budgets, and working in a unionised environment* Confident managing both strategic planning and day-to-day operational delivery* Willingness to travel across the region and live locally (relocation support available) **Why join Stagecoach?** * Competitive salary, company car, bonus, and relocation support where applicable* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays* Private medical insurance* Free travel for you and your family on most Stagecoach services* Generous pension scheme* Discounts at hundreds of retailers and leisure providers* Access to wellbeing resources, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme* A values-led organisation where inclusion, teamwork and growth are encouraged **Our working environmen**t Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. We’re committed to creating a respectful, welcoming and supportive environment for all colleagues. We value diverse perspectives and believe in building teams where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. **Ready to make your mark and lead the future of engineering in the East of England**?Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.**Location:**Stagecoach Cambridge Depot 100 Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0DN### Start Your Career With StagecoachWelcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps.### Who We AreEvery day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.### About UsFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.