Midlands Engineering Director — EV & Operations Leader

Stagecoach Group; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Bonus

Relocation support

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Free travel for you and your family on

Most Stagecoach services

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Stagecoach Rugby Depot in Rugby, England, is seeking an Engineering Director to lead Midlands operations across five depots and a fleet of 350+ vehicles, including 126 electric buses. Based in Northampton with regional travel, you will drive safety, compliance, and performance while supporting the EV transition and fleet evolution.

You will report to the Managing Director, develop the engineering team, manage facilities and budgets, and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in engineering
• Ideally qualified as a transport manager for an international operator's licence
• Proven experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and transport legislation
• Experience delivering to KPIs, budgets, and working in a unionised environment
• Willingness to travel across the region and live locally (relocation support available)

Responsibilities

• Leading multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles
• Strategically overseeing depot facilities, premises, and engineering equipment across the region
• Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with all regulations and company standards
• Developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and technical training
• Building strong, constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, trade bodies, local authorities and trade unions
• Championing continuous improvement and innovation within engineering
• Managing performance to meet agreed budgets, KPIs and service expectations
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve customer satisfaction and align with Stagecoach’s Customer Value Proposition (CVP)

Job description

Stagecoach Rugby Depot in Rugby, England, is seeking an Engineering Director to lead Midlands operations across five depots and a fleet of 350+ vehicles, including 126 electric buses. Based in Northampton with regional travel, you will drive safety, compliance, and performance while supporting the EV transition and fleet evolution.

You will report to the Managing Director, develop the engineering team, manage facilities and budgets, and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver