Head of Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool City Region, St Helens; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead their UK Engineering Department. This senior management role involves overseeing budgetary requirements, developing engineering strategies, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers the opportunity to influence business processes and promote staff development within a dynamic and challenging environment. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in engineering leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience is essential.
• Good communication and organisational skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK Engineering Department and its budgetary requirements.
• Develop and implement the Engineering Strategy for the company.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

IT Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Inventor

SAP

Sage

Adobe

Job description

Head of Engineering | Must be eligible to work in the UK - Sponsorship not provided

The Head of Engineering is required to fulfil the role as a senior manager and offer advice/assistance to any elements of the business as required.

Qualifications:

1. Ideally, the candidate will have a background in packaged equipment design or systems integration.
2. Experience in mechanical, electrical and PLC based controls is highly desirable.
3. High pressure experience preferred but not essential. Some experience with industrial compressor packages would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

1. Management of UK Engineering Department including budgetary requirements.
2. Development and implementation of Engineering Strategy.
3. Development of Business Processes.
4. Management and promotion of effective interface with other departments.
5. Ensure legislation and statutory requirements for BUK products are met.
6. Authorise all designs for UK products.
7. Ensure that the Engineering department is adequately resourced to fulfil obligations.
8. Promote development of staff.
9. Review and report upon Design Safety Issues.

Skills Required:

1. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or similar discipline, or equivalent experience.
2. Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
3. Must be able to work unsupervised, under pressure and in challenging environments.
4. Extensive worldwide & UK travel may be necessary.
5. Knowledge of capability of IT Software, including MS Office, AutoCAD, Inventor, SAP, Sage & Adobe.