397 Engineering Director jobs in the United Kingdom

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Director / Head of Engineering to lead our engineering team in developing innovative mechanical solutions that drive our business forward. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of mechanical design engineering.

This role requires strategic thinking and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

You will have previously worked in a start-up and be able to thrive in such an environment.

The role is offered with a salary of 100 - 120K

Duties

• Oversee the engineering department, ensuring effective project management and adherence to timelines.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of mechanical design solutions.
• Manage and mentor junior and senior members of the design engineering team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Work closely with other members of the Senior Management Team, particularly projects, sales, operations and installation

Experience

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within an engineering design role
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical design engineering
• A background in either water, leak detection, telecomms or fibre optics
• Experience working in a start up business and the stresses and pressure that come with that environment
• Able and willing to travel internationally when necessary
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about technology and committed to driving engineering excellence within our organization.

Role Overview

The Divisional Director oversees the strategic direction, operational delivery, and financial performance of the account for Integral UK, ensuring exceptional client service and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the account, aligning with both Integral UK's business objectives and client expectations
• Manage client relationships at senio.

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A leading high-technology electronics products business, serving global markets and renowned for delivering cutting-edge, complex solutions, is seeking an Engineering Director. Based in Cambridgeshire, this fast-paced organisation has a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

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Location: South West London
Salary: Up to 100,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Civil Engineer to step into a Director-level position at a growing and forward-thinking civil, structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy based in South West London .
This is a pivotal role offering the chance to shape the future of the practice, lead and grow a technical team, and oversee the delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects across London and the South East. With a strong client base, supportive senior leadership, and a clear path to equity, this role represents a significant career move for a senior professional ready to make a real impact.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the civil engineering team
• Oversee the delivery of infrastructure design projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction
• Lead and develop key client relationships across the development and construction sectors
• Support business development, tendering, and bid writing activities
• Manage resourcing, team growth, and staff development within the civil engineering discipline
• Contribute to board-level discussions and help shape business-wide strategy
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and innovations in sustainable infrastructure

The Director will lead a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects, including:

• Residential and commercial developments
• Highway and junction improvements
• Drainage and SuDS schemes
• Public realm and regeneration projects
• Contractor-led design and build schemes

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE or equivalent)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience, including recent experience at Associate or Director level
• Proven technical background in highways and drainage design
• Commercially aware, with a track record of profitable project delivery
• Experience working with private developers, local authorities, architects, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring engineers
• Proficient in relevant design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow)
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to leadership

• Competitive salary up to 100,000, dependent on experience
• Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Company-supported training and professional development
• Equity/profit share pathway for senior leaders
• Office located near fast rail connections from London Waterloo
• Excellent local amenities, close to the High Street and Richmond Park

This consultancy is known for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions across the built environment. The team brings together deep technical expertise and a collaborative approach, with a strong reputation for client care and successful project delivery. As the company continues to expand, this role offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious and supportive leadership team.

If interested, please get in touch.

Will Herman
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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Location: South West London
Salary: Up to 100,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Civil Engineer to step into a Director-level position at a growing and forward-thinking civil, structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy based in South West London .
This is a pivotal role offering the chance to shape the future of the practice, lead and grow a technical team, and oversee the delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects across London and the South East. With a strong client base, supportive senior leadership, and a clear path to equity, this role represents a significant career move for a senior professional ready to make a real impact.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the civil engineering team
• Oversee the delivery of infrastructure design projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction
• Lead and develop key client relationships across the development and construction sectors
• Support business development, tendering, and bid writing activities
• Manage resourcing, team growth, and staff development within the civil engineering discipline
• Contribute to board-level discussions and help shape business-wide strategy
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and innovations in sustainable infrastructure

The Director will lead a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects, including:

• Residential and commercial developments
• Highway and junction improvements
• Drainage and SuDS schemes
• Public realm and regeneration projects
• Contractor-led design and build schemes

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE or equivalent)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience, including recent experience at Associate or Director level
• Proven technical background in highways and drainage design
• Commercially aware, with a track record of profitable project delivery
• Experience working with private developers, local authorities, architects, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring engineers
• Proficient in relevant design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow)
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to leadership

• Competitive salary up to 100,000, dependent on experience
• Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Company-supported training and professional development
• Equity/profit share pathway for senior leaders
• Office located near fast rail connections from London Waterloo
• Excellent local amenities, close to the High Street and Richmond Park

This consultancy is known for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions across the built environment. The team brings together deep technical expertise and a collaborative approach, with a strong reputation for client care and successful project delivery. As the company continues to expand, this role offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious and supportive leadership team.

If interested, please get in touch.

Will Herman
(phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We’re looking for a highly experienced Technical Director to join our clients talented Civil Engineering team. We are ideally looking for someone with 10+ years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise and authority within the industry.

The ideal candidate is someone who has a wealth of experience in discipline strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring technical excellence across all projects. Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale or complex schemes, whilst developing and sustaining long-term client relationships, and actively contributing to business growth is vital.

Your day-to-day tasks would include providing technical leadership and direction across all civil engineering projects (these projects include everything from residential, commercial and retail structures to more complex infrastructure like data centres and anaerobic digestion plants, as well as essential infrastructure like roads, bridges, drainage, and water supply).

What’s on offer

• Bonus scheme
li>Flexible working
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Option to buy / sell annual leave
• Two paid professional memberships per year.
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Clear progression pathways and leadership development.
• Mentoring, CPD and knowledge-sharing events.

The role

• Shape strategy and drive growth, developing future workstreams and expanding their client base.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior and senior members of the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment and succession planning for the discipline.
• Lead the delivery of multiple large or complex projects.
• Represent the discipline internally and externally as a subject matter expert.
• Provide technical direction, peer review, and quality assurance for all team outputs.
• Advise on compliance, risk, and mitigation strategies across a range of sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels.
• Lead or support bids and tenders for new business opportunities.

What you need to succeed

• A master’s degree such as Advanced Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering and Construction Management, or a related subject.
< i>Fellowship or Chartered status (FICE, CEng MICE or similar).
• Experience influencing policy, standards, or industry best practice.
• A working knowledge of social and digital media channels with a view to using these to promote not only your work but also the business.
• Substantial consultancy experience in civil engineering.
• Exceptional technical expertise with deep knowledge of UK guidance and legislation.
• Proven ability to win and deliver large, complex projects with high-profile clients.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
• Inspiring leadership style, with a track record of mentoring and developing teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and confidence presenting at senior level.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

We are currently partnered with a global leading firm of engineers, architects and material scientists as they look to appoint a Technical Director of Fire Engineering to their division in Central London.

In this role, you will be responsible for helping to lead the continued development of the consultancy's fire engineering practice presence throughout the UK market.

Ideally, the consultancy is searching for a seasoned professional who has a track record of working closely with developers, architects, and main contractors. The individual will have led teams, as well as provided strong mentoring to colleagues. You will also require first class communication, an established reputation, as well as being comfortable networking and developing new business.

As a Technical Director, you will be integral to the advancement of the consultancy's emerging fire engineering practice across the United Kingdom and Europe. This is a special opportunity to build a practice of your own , supported by the resources, reputation, and longevity of their team in London and our firm, consisting of over five hundreds engineers, architects, and materials scientists with extensive combined experience in facade engineering, building science, and the physics of building enclosure and whole building performance.

As a practice leader in their London office, you will provide technical expertise in the UK market, while collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams locally and company wide. You will apply your deep understanding of fire engineering principles, leverage advanced technologies and simulation capabilities, and interpret current and historic building codes to make sound judgments and deliver innovative yet practical fire strategies.

Specific areas of inquiry in this practice include rapid assessment and implementation of actionable, cost-effective solutions to address challenging new designs, existing building conditions, and sudden failures (including facade fires). Projects may include investigation, troubleshooting and repair design for existing buildings, design, detailing, peer review, and specialty consulting for new construction.

Responsibilities will extend beyond technical execution and management of project work, including opportunities for fostering new and existing client relationships, building and mentoring a team to meet the demands of your growing practice, contributing to in-house research and development initiatives, and establishing an industry presence through participation in professional organizations and committees.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate is motivated to build up an emerging practice, intellectually curious and able to tackle complex assignments, committed to providing technically sound and practical solutions, independent and resourceful, and effective in team building and collaboration across skill levels.

Additional qualifications include:

• Chartered Fire Engineer

• Advanced degree in fire engineering or related field

• 10 or more years of relevant industry experience

Preference will be given to a proven leader, who has successfully developed and managed a small practice (or professional practice area within a larger firm) that is recognised within the local profession and industry at large.

Company benefits include market leading compensation, performance-based bonuses, private healthcare, and a generous annual leave entitlement with embedded flexibility in day-to-day work patterns.

This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

We’re looking for a highly experienced Technical Director to join our clients talented Civil Engineering team. We are ideally looking for someone with 10+ years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise and authority within the industry.

The ideal candidate is someone who has a wealth of experience in discipline strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring technical excellence across all projects. Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale or complex schemes, whilst developing and sustaining long-term client relationships, and actively contributing to business growth is vital.

Your day-to-day tasks would include providing technical leadership and direction across all civil engineering projects (these projects include everything from residential, commercial and retail structures to more complex infrastructure like data centres and anaerobic digestion plants, as well as essential infrastructure like roads, bridges, drainage, and water supply).

What’s on offer

• Bonus scheme
li>Flexible working
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Option to buy / sell annual leave
• Two paid professional memberships per year.
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Clear progression pathways and leadership development.
• Mentoring, CPD and knowledge-sharing events.

The role

• Shape strategy and drive growth, developing future workstreams and expanding their client base.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior and senior members of the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment and succession planning for the discipline.
• Lead the delivery of multiple large or complex projects.
• Represent the discipline internally and externally as a subject matter expert.
• Provide technical direction, peer review, and quality assurance for all team outputs.
• Advise on compliance, risk, and mitigation strategies across a range of sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels.
• Lead or support bids and tenders for new business opportunities.

What you need to succeed

• A master’s degree such as Advanced Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering and Construction Management, or a related subject.
< i>Fellowship or Chartered status (FICE, CEng MICE or similar).
• Experience influencing policy, standards, or industry best practice.
• A working knowledge of social and digital media channels with a view to using these to promote not only your work but also the business.
• Substantial consultancy experience in civil engineering.
• Exceptional technical expertise with deep knowledge of UK guidance and legislation.
• Proven ability to win and deliver large, complex projects with high-profile clients.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
• Inspiring leadership style, with a track record of mentoring and developing teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and confidence presenting at senior level.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.