UK Engineering Director - PERI

Page Executive; England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Engineering Director to lead their engineering team in driving innovation and technical support for the formwork and scaffolding industry. The successful candidate will ensure strategic performance and governance while collaborating with sales and project teams. This role requires chartered engineering status and a strong background in temporary works and construction projects.

Benefits

Highly competitive basic salary

Bonus

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with civil or structural background.
• Experience in temporary works construction, specifically formwork and shoring.
• Strong technical understanding of engineered structures.

Responsibilities

• Key member of the Board, responsible for strategic direction.
• Lead an engineering organization focused on safety and efficiency.
• Develop and implement local engineering strategy aligned with global goals.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance in engineering practices.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams on major projects.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Engineering leadership

Communication skills

Technical understanding

Education

Strong academic background in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

• An excellent UK Engineering Director role for PERI
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement

About Our Client

PERI is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems in the world employing circa 9,500 people and operating through more than 60 subsidiaries and over 120 logistics centres worldwide. Still owned by the founding family in Germany, PERI are proud of their heritage and independence, and remain committed to building long-term relationships.

PERI serves its customers worldwide with innovative system equipment and a comprehensive range of services related to formwork and scaffolding technology.

PERI\'s UK subsidiary has been established for over 35 years, operating from five sites nationwide with a highly skilled and stable team of more than 200 employees. Over this time, PERI UK has delivered temporary works solutions for many of the country\'s most prestigious construction projects, shaping the built environment. These include landmark buildings, high-rise developments across major cities, and some of the UK\'s most complex infrastructure projects spanning roads, tunnels, and bridges.

Due to an internal promotion an excellent opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Director to ensure customers receive unrivaled technical support in the formwork and scaffolding industry. The successful candidate will play a lead role in ensuring PERI is ahead of the market and competition by driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Key member of the Board of Directors in the UK reporting into the UK Managing Director, you will play a key role in the performance, strategic direction and long-term success of PERI UK.
• Lead an engineering organisation that provides first-class safety-orientated, cost-efficient formwork, shoring and systems and service offerings to clients for temporary works solutions.
• Further develop and implement a local engineering strategy based on UK requirements and the global PERI Group engineering strategy, including the continuous development of our talent and improvement of our processes.
• Lead the engineering management team and wider specialist product / sector focused teams who service a high volume of projects across the UK every day.
• Ensure robust governance, quality assurance and compliance frameworks are in place as well as handling all health and safety matters relating to PERI products.
• Represent PERI across the industry with key customers, industry bodies and trade shows.
• Work closely with Sales Director and commercial teams with technical expertise and leading technical support for complex / major projects.
• A key contributor to product development and engineering business systems with the German parent company and other PERI subsidiaries.

The Successful Applicant

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with a strong academic and work related civil or structural background.
• Engineering leadership experience in the temporary works construction industry, including experience of formwork and shoring design / checking.
• Strong technical understanding and experience of construction projects for engineered structures and systems within the temporary works phase of the construction process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What\'s on Offer

Highly competitive basic salary and bonus with a full benefits package