Regional Engineering Director – EV & Fleet Operations

Stagecoach Group Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Performance bonus

Relocation support

Private medical insurance

Free travel for family

Retail discounts

Wellbeing resources

Inclusive, values-led culture

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited in Northampton is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead our Midlands region, overseeing 5 maintenance depots and a fleet of over 350 vehicles, including 126 electric buses. You will drive safe, reliable operations, ensure compliance, and empower our people to excel while guiding the EV transition and maximising value from investments.

You’ll report to the Managing Director and operate as a Transport Manager nominee, with regional travel and relocation

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Transport manager licence preferred (international operators).
• Experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites.
• Collaborative leadership with strong communication.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and transport laws.
• Experience delivering KPIs and budgets in a unionised setting.
• Strategic planning with day-to-day delivery capability.
• Willingness to travel regionally and relocate if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable vehicles.
• Oversee depot facilities, premises and engineering equipment.
• Promote a safety-first culture and regulatory compliance.
• Coach and mentor team capability and technical skills.
• Build relationships with suppliers, local authorities and trade unions.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in engineering.
• Manage performance to meet budgets and service KPIs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve customer satisfaction and CVP.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Transport manager licence

Lead multi-site ops

Collaborative leadership

Health & safety knowledge

KPIs & budgets

Unionised environment experience

Travel & relocation willingness

Job description

Stagecoach Group Limited in Northampton is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead our Midlands region, overseeing 5 maintenance depots and a fleet of over 350 vehicles, including 126 electric buses. You will drive safe, reliable operations, ensure compliance, and empower our people to excel while guiding the EV transition and maximising value from investments.

You’ll report to the Managing Director and operate as a Transport Manager nominee, with regional travel and relocation