Engineering Director - South

431 Stagecoach (South) Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Bonus

Relocation support

Pension

Private medical insurance

Free travel for you and family

Job summary

Stagecoach is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead South region operations across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey. You will oversee eight maintenance depots, ensuring safety, reliability and compliant operations while supporting and developing a high-performing engineering team.

Reporting to the MD, you’ll drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and KPIs, and coordinate with authorities and unions. A relocation-support package is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified in engineering with a recognised engineering qualification.
• Experience leading multi-site engineering operations.
• Collaborative, inclusive leadership with strong communication.
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and transport legislation.
• Experience delivering to KPIs and managing budgets in a unionised environment.
• Willingness to travel across the South and relocation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles.
• 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.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including authorities and unions.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation within engineering.
• Manage performance to meet budgets, KPIs and service expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve customer satisfaction and align with CVP.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Health & Safety knowledge

KPIs

Budget management

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Competitive salary, company car, pension, bonus. The role can be based across Andover, Basingstoke, Winchester, Aldershot, Portsmouth, Chichester, Worthing, Guildford, flexible on location. Permanent role with competitive salary, pension, bonus, company car and relocation support available.

Looking to lead an impactful engineering operation where safety, people and performance come first? We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Engineering Director to lead our South region, covering eight maintenance depots across Hampshire, West Sussex, and Surrey. 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. 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
• 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 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, but not essential
• 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 South and live locally (relocation support available)

Why join Stagecoach?

• Competitive salary, pension, company car/allowance, 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 24/6 Employee Assistance Programme

Our working environment

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.

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 Chichester Depot Basin Road Chichester PO19 8DG

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company. Founded 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.