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 is looking to appoint a Director of Engineering to lead its technical function and shape the next phase of growth. This role sits at senior leadership level and carries full responsibility for engineering strategy, technical delivery, and the ongoing development of people and products. It is a broad, influential position suited to someone who enjoys balancing long‑term vision with hands‑on leadership. You will 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. The 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
- Leading multi‑disciplinary technical teams, driving consistency and accountability
- Overseeing product and technical development 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 providing 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 the Director of Engineering level 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 would enjoy, or you want a confidential chat before committing, call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed).
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