Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering
Bournemouth
Director of Engineering Salary: £82,500 – £125,000
Full time, permanent

We’re working with a well-established, growing engineering business based in Bournemouth that’s looking to appoint an Director of Engineering to lead its technical function and shape the next phase of growth.

This Director of Engineering role sits at senior leadership level and carries full responsibility for engineering strategy, technical delivery, and the ongoing development of both people and products. It’s a broad, influential position suited to an Director of Engineering who enjoys balancing long-term vision with hands-on leadership.

As Director of Engineering, you’ll work closely with the wider leadership team to align engineering capability with commercial goals, ensuring robust delivery, continuous improvement, and a strong technical foundation as the business scales. This Director of Engineering position has a global outlook and requires someone comfortable operating at board level.

What you’ll be doing

Setting and owning the long-term engineering strategy as Director of Engineering
Leading multi-disciplinary technical teams, driving consistency and accountability
Overseeing product and technical development activity from early-stage concepts through to delivery
Acting as the senior technical authority across the business
Strengthening governance, structure, and decision-making within engineering
Supporting wider business planning, investment decisions, and future capability building
Managing complex, high-value projects with multiple stakeholders

Additional areas you’ll influence

Improving engineering efficiency through smarter processes and better data visibility
Supporting make or buy decisions and technical input into supplier strategy
Playing a key role in succession planning and leadership development within engineering
Helping shape capital investment plans and long-term infrastructure needs
Acting as a sounding board to the board on technical risk, opportunity, and prioritisation

What we’re looking for

Proven experience at Director of Engineering or equivalent senior leadership level
Strong background leading engineering, design, or technical teams
Comfortable balancing strategic planning with practical, real-world delivery
Confident communicator able to influence at board and senior leadership level
Track record of delivering technically complex programmes in growing businesses
Calm, credible leader who brings structure without stifling progress

Why consider this Director of Engineering role?

Senior, influential leadership position with genuine autonomy
Competitive salary reflecting scope and responsibility
Opportunity to shape engineering capability over the long term
Discreet opportunity within a stable, thriving local business
Apply for the Director of Engineering Position

If this Director of Engineering role sounds like the sort of challenge you’d enjoy, or you want a confidential chat before committing, call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)