Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Engineering to lead a multi-site engineering function within a world‑class manufacturing organisation. This is a high‑impact leadership role for a strategic thinker who thrives on driving operational excellence, leading large‑scale capital investment, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will define and execute the long‑term engineering strategy, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across a global network of facilities. You’ll lead a talented multidisciplinary team and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional performance and value across all aspects of engineering, maintenance, and capital delivery.

• Lead strategically: Define and implement a forward‑thinking engineering roadmap aligned with organisational goals and future growth.
• Drive excellence: Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure world‑class reliability, compliance, and safety.
• Deliver transformation: Manage a significant capital investment programme to modernise facilities, expand capacity, and enhance performance.
• Inspire teams: Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering professionals, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration.
• Champion sustainability: Lead initiatives that improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and strengthen environmental performance.

• Set and deliver the strategic direction for engineering, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the performance, compliance, and optimisation of all assets, utilities, and facilities.
• Manage multi‑million‑pound CAPEX budgets, ensuring strong ROI and continuous improvement in cost efficiency.
• Lead the delivery of major engineering and infrastructure projects across manufacturing and distribution sites.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with cGMP and global regulatory standards.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver seamless performance across sites.
• Develop engineering subject matter experts and ensure effective succession planning across key roles.

• A degree‑qualified engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Proven experience leading large‑scale engineering or technical operations in a regulated sterile manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar).
• Strong track record in capital project delivery, asset management, and continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of GMP, validation, and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, VMD, or equivalent).
• Skilled in developing and leading high‑performing teams through change and growth.
• Commercially astute with strong financial management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on credibility and a passion for operational excellence.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Lean Six Sigma certification, or experience leading sustainability programmes.

Director

Full‑time

Engineering and Management

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Veterinary Services