Head of Engineering - Fleet & Safety Leader (Remote)

First Bus Central Services; United Kingdom; Teletrabalho; GBP 95 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

FirstGroup plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Engineering who will establish and maintain a robust engineering framework across coach operations. You will lead a multi-site engineering function, ensure safe, reliable transport, and embed governance and continuous improvement practices.

Reporting to the Coach Leadership Team, you will coach local engineering leaders, drive performance improvements, manage stakeholder expectations, and help deliver the Coach strategy while ensuring

Qualificações

• Senior engineering leadership experience within transport/fleet environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle engineering, maintenance management and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead improvements across multiple sites.
• Experience in governance, risk management and assurance processes.
• Coaching and developing engineering leaders.
• Strong stakeholder management and influence.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and maintain a robust engineering framework across coach operations.
• Provide visible leadership across multiple businesses and locations.
• Develop engineering standards, governance and continuous improvement practices.
• Coach local engineering leaders and drive operational performance.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex technical, compliance and fleet issues.

Conhecimentos

Engineering leadership

Transport/Vehicle engineering

Maintenance management

Regulatory compliance

Performance improvement

Governance & risk management

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Change management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Formação académica

Professional engineering qualification or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

FirstGroup plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Engineering who will establish and maintain a robust engineering framework across coach operations. You will lead a multi-site engineering function, ensure safe, reliable transport, and embed governance and continuous improvement practices.

Reporting to the Coach Leadership Team, you will coach local engineering leaders, drive performance improvements, manage stakeholder expectations, and help deliver the Coach strategy while ensuring