Head of Engineering

TipTopJob; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Somerset is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a sizable engineering team. This role encompasses overseeing the daily operations, ensuring maintenance across all assets, and developing the team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about engineering leadership and have experience in diverse sectors like manufacturing and hospitality. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Relocation support

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage a diverse team.
• Experience leading estate functions across large-scale operations is desirable.
• Willingness to relocate with relocation support available.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the in-house engineering team.
• Ensure comprehensive maintenance coverage across all estate assets.
• Develop and train a skilled, adaptable Estate Maintenance Team.
• Implement systems of continuous improvement across engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-sector management

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

The Role: Head of Engineering

Location: Somerset

Salary: A GBP 90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Sector: Hospitality / Food Production

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a sizable engineering team across a diverse estate. The role requires a dynamic leader with broad technical knowledge to guide and develop the team in a constantly evolving environment.

Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

This outstanding property integrates heritage and modern systems, including rare breed agriculture, bespoke biomass boilers, and high-end luxury operations.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have a genuine passion for engineering leadership and the ability to operate across evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the in-house engineering team and manage external contractors
• Ensure comprehensive maintenance coverage across all estate assets including buildings, plant, vehicles, IT, H&S and infrastructure
• Develop, train, and motivate a skilled, adaptable Estate Maintenance Team
• Plan and deliver proactive and reactive maintenance programmes that align with estate priorities
• Monitor, control, and report on engineering-related budgets, including capital investment projects
• Implement systems of continuous improvement across engineering disciplines and practices
• Participate in the engineering duty rota, including weekend and bank holiday coverage as required
• Guide and support the H&S team from strategy, policy, procedures to day-to-day operations
• Asset management with a focus on preventative maintenance
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to optimise asset performance, lifecycle value, and end-of-life planning

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage a diverse team
• Cross-sector experience across manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, food production, resorts, or visitor attractions
• Experience leading estate functions across large-scale operations (e.g., wine production, vineyards, brewing) open to the public is desirable
• Willingness to relocate with relocation support available

Additional Information

The role involves evolving responsibilities and requires comfort in a fast-changing environment.