Head Of Structures

Head Of Structures Ref #59451

Date posted

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business  area Product Development

DepartmentPD - DE&B - BIWPosition level3 - Head of (L
-20)
Working time

Full Time Contract type

Permanent

Working pattern9am - 6pm Monday to Friday Salary.

What to Expect
• Reporting to the Body Director, to build and lead Body Structures including all option parts to deliver all responsible components, sub-systems and systems on all projects, meeting or exceeding all targets, KPIs and milestones defined within MDP
• As part of the Body Engineering Leadership Team promote, implement and support a simultaneous approach to vehicle development cross functionally with internal and external partners.

What You'll Do
• Manage, Build, lead and develop the Body Structures team with particular emphasis on:

- • Design and engineering integrity to exceed Performance, Quality including Perceived Quality, and Vehicle Life targets
• Meeting BOM and Invest targets, including piece cost, outsourced labour, tooling and D & D investment
• Project Timing deadlines are met at every step of the digital and physical stage of all projects
• Right First Time Design utilising predictive analysis and digital simulation tools either internally or using external partners
• Manage and facilitate the definition of future component and system technical strategies and associated technical roadmaps, including where required additional resource, both internal and external including funding.
• Lead the technical assessment, integration and application of new and existing technologies on new project and where appropriate existing series vehicles
• Through effective Design reviews ensure there are no breach of local and international Copyright, Design and Patent Acts.
• Identify and register any new technology where there is opportunity for Patents and Copyright before communication outside of the business
• Responsible for engineering resource task allocation/prioritisation, recruitment, appraisal and performance management of the Body Exterior Team
• Preparation and presentation of material to support external and internal project reviews, including to Internal Customers, VLDs, other Directors and the Executive
• Support the vehicle and project attribute owners with respect to development and reporting.
• Lead the Body Structures Team in the management and delivery of component and sub-system BOM, specifications, FMEAs, DVP, DFA and DFM and, also cost, timing and quality targets.
• Establish and control design release in line with ETRS requirements
• Guarantee delivery of Body Structures responsibilities for all projects in line with MDP (McLaren Development Process) and that Project Management KPIs are in control and on track for each Gateway.
• Lead the team in the execution and evaluation of results of component testing and to support all associated vehicle development, testing, manufacturing, launch & planning activities
• Identify and evaluate risk in terms of project delivery and brand image in the market, including but not limited in terms of cost, quality and timing but to deliver zero warranty and potential liability issues in the field.
• Manage the efficient and effective use of physical and financial resources to support activities and achieve the overall business plan
• Maximise your performance and development as an individual and a leader / manager as well as that of the individuals within your team.
• Set SMART goals and objectives, short and long term for individuals and the team
• Lead by example and promote effective leadership within the Body Structures Team, directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as appropriate to ensure ownership and motivation within the team, and within the…