Director Of Engineering

EL Engineering Consultants Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EL Engineering Consultants Ltd is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our multidisciplinary engineering function across mechanical, electrical and automation disciplines. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape strategy, govern standards and strengthen client relationships.

The role demands leadership of senior engineers, development of scalable processes, and delivery of high-quality, energy-efficient projects in pharma, medical devices and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading engineering teams or functions.
• Experience in technical, project-based environments.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement engineering strategy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical, electrical and automation teams across projects.
• Develop and implement engineering strategy aligned with growth plans.
• Define engineering standards, tools, systems and reporting structures.
• Provide senior technical leadership and ensure robust, coordinated outputs.
• Strengthen client relationships and represent the business technically.
• Collaborate with project management, construction management and commercial teams.
• Support career development, mentoring and progression for engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement using digital tools and AI.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture across locations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

EL Engineering Consultants Ltd is a multidisciplinary engineering solutions provider delivering high-quality, sustainable and energy-efficient projects across the pharmaceutical, medical device and advanced manufacturing sectors. Since our founding in 2011, we have grown into a dynamic team of over 40 professionals across Project Management, Design, Construction Management, Automation, and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. From concept through to completion, we work closely with our clients to deliver safe, efficient and reliable engineering solutions that support long-term value. Our work is built on trust, collaboration, technical excellence and consistent delivery. We take pride in building strong client relationships and creating an environment where people are supported to take ownership, keep learning, and contribute meaningfully to the success of each project.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead our multidisciplinary engineering function across mechanical, electrical and automation disciplines. As a pivotal member of EL Engineering’s Senior Leadership Team, you will help develop and execute the engineering strategy, ensuring the function is structured, scalable and aligned with the company’s wider growth plans. You will provide leadership across engineering standards, tools, systems and ways of working, while supporting the continued development of our people and strengthening technical relationships with clients. This role will suit an engineering leader who combines technical credibility with strong people leadership, strategic thinking and practical delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the engineering function across mechanical, electrical and automation teams.
• Manage, support and develop a team of senior engineering professionals and technical leads.
• Develop and implement the engineering strategy in line with EL Engineering’s growth plans.
• Define and improve engineering standards, tools, systems, reporting structures and ways of working.
• Provide senior technical leadership and guidance across projects, ensuring engineering outputs are coordinated, robust and technically sound.
• Build strong technical relationships with clients and act as a senior engineering representative for the business.
• Work closely with project management, construction management and commercial teams to support effective project delivery.
• Support career development pathways for engineers, including mentoring, progression planning and professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering delivery, including the use of digital tools, AI and internal systems to improve quality and efficiency.
• Help shape a strong, collaborative engineering culture across locations and disciplines.

What you will bring

• Significant experience in an engineering leadership role within a technical, project-based, consultancy, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong technical grounding in one or more engineering disciplines, ideally mechanical, electrical or automation.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence technical decision-making across projects. Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience at Engineering Director, Associate Director, Head of Engineering or similar senior leadership level.
• Experience developing engineering strategy, tools, standards, systems or technical governance.
• Exposure to digitalisation, AI, engineering platforms, process improvement or international project delivery.