Head Of Engineering

Redline Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager in Hampshire. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions in regulated environments, such as Rail and Aerospace. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement within the organization. This permanent role offers an excellent salary and comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience in project-driven, customer-led environments.
• Strong understanding of international compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and structure multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Lead and oversee multiple concurrent engineering projects from start to finish.
• Engage with sales, operations, and HR to support business objectives.

Skills

Leadership in multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

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• Location: Hampshire
• Sector: Mechanical, Electronics, Project / Program Management, Electrical, Engineering
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: AJD006
• Salary: Excellent salary and comprehensive package

An Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager is sought to join an innovative, high-technology engineering company in Hampshire, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of electro-mechanical and electronic solutions for harsh, high-reliability, and regulated environments such as Rail, Medical, Defence, Aerospace, Transportation, and Marine.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and structure multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions across customer projects.
• Lead and oversee multiple concurrent engineering projects from customer engagement through R&D, design, manufacture, and delivery.
• Define, set, monitor, and report on Objective and Key Results (OKRs) for the department, teams, and individuals.
• Oversee project feasibility, scoping, resource planning, cost estimation, design reviews, compliance, certification, and milestone delivery.
• Provide subject matter expertise across mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software engineering, ensuring designs are optimised for reliability, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Ensure smooth New Product Introduction (NPI) handovers to production, including build instructions, training, and ongoing support.
• Manage obsolescence, alternative material selection, and control of intellectual property within engineering outputs.
• Engage with sales, operations, finance, quality, ITC, and HR to support business objectives, technical bids, product lifecycle management, and customer-facing initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, ensuring adherence to ISO-9001-based Business Management System (BMS) processes.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff, creating a high-performing, motivated, and engaged engineering team.

Key skills & experience:

• Proven leadership and management experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electronic, electro-mechanical, integration, and software).
• Experience in project-driven, customer-led environments, delivering complex, high-reliability solutions.
• Strong understanding of international compliance standards and design for regulated environments.
• Track record of taking products from customer engagement through R&D, manufacture, and delivery.
• Ability to implement and manage department structures, processes, and standards within a growing, ambitious organisation.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive process improvements, team development, and business growth.
• Hands‑on approach with experience working closely with engineering teams during probation and beyond.

How to apply: For a confidential discussion about the Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager role in Hampshire, call 01582878821 or send your CV to [e-mail]