Head of Engineering

CA Tech Talent; Taunton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in Taunton is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team. This role involves driving machinery design and development, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering a culture of safety and innovation. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and proven senior leadership experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000 with clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression potential

Collaborative working environment

Exposure to international projects

Qualifications

• Proven senior engineering leadership experience in design and manufacturing.
• Experience with international engineering or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engineering team in a collaborative environment.
• Drive machinery design and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Identify and implement new technologies to enhance performance.
• Oversee engineering involvement in customer service and installation.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Machinery design

Compliance standards

Innovation and continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

£70k-£80k DOE | Full-time, On-site | Taunton

An established and forward-thinking engineering design and manufacturing organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and succession planning. Operating internationally, the business designs and delivers complex, high-value machinery for specialist industrial applications. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and safety, the company offers a collaborative environment where technical excellence and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.

The Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering professional ready to shape the future direction of a growing engineering function. Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Head of Engineering will lead a multi-skilled department, driving innovation, safety, and technical excellence across all engineering activity. The role offers a clear progression path and the chance to make a lasting impact on product development, engineering strategy, and team culture.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Engineering

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive machinery design and development, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety standards and legislation.
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve performance, functionality, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee engineering involvement in customer-facing activities, including service, spares, installation, and commissioning.

Requirements of the Head of Engineering

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven senior engineering leadership experience within a design and manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of machinery design, compliance, and international standards such as CE, UL, and UKCA.
• Experience delivering complex engineering or capital projects, ideally for international customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000.
• Senior leadership role with clear progression potential.
• Opportunity to influence long-term engineering strategy and product development.
• Collaborative onsite working environment in Taunton.
• Exposure to international projects and customers.
• Supportive culture focused on innovation, safety, and professional growth.

If you are an experienced engineering leader looking for a strategic role where you can genuinely shape the future of an engineering function, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring future sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

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