Head of Engineering

Job Description Head of Engineering, 50K 60K, Bourne, Peterborough50,000 to 60,000 salary guide (depending on experience) + pension + 25 days holiday + bank holidaysMonday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm (40 hours per week)Well established engineering business designing and manufacturing mobile cabins and associated products for the construction sector. They have also recently diversified into new product streams.Are you a mechanically minded engineering leader with a proven track record of managing design teams and delivering innovative products from concept to production? Do you thrive on taking full technical ownership, driving continuous improvement, and shaping the product roadmap in a fast-growing manufacturing business?Your background as Head of Engineering:Strong mechanical engineering background, ideally within fabricated metal structures.Experience managing and mentoring a small design / production team.Proven track record of delivering new products from concept through to production3D CAD experience (Creo ideally, but wider 3D CAD also considered)Experience with Design Data Management (DDM) systemsComfortable working with suppliers and supporting supply chain developmentStrong organisational and communication skills.Head of Engineering responsibilities:Lead, manage and delegate work to a small team of design and production engineersProject manage new product development from concept through to production-ready status, including supply chain set-up.Drive continuous improvement across the existing product range.Ensure all products meet relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.Support recruitment and growth of the engineering team as requiredThis Head of Engineering role is commutable from Peterborough, Melton Mowbray, Newark-on-Trent, Bourne, Grantham, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, your application has not been successful. This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment specialists in engineering and manufacturing appointments.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07