Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering Redditch, Worcestershire up to £80k W Talent is proud to be supporting a market-leading manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Head of Engineering. This is a senior leadership role offering full accountability for site engineering operations, capital projects, and long-term engineering strategy within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The Role: As the Head of Engineering, you will lead all engineering and maintenance activities on site, ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future technical direction of the business while driving operational excellence and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Lead all site engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital investment activities Develop and implement engineering strategy aligned with business objectives Oversee CMMS, TPM, and advanced maintenance methodologies Deliver capital projects including equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and expansions Drive continuous improvement, reliability engineering, and process optimisation Ensure full compliance with GMP, H&S, and statutory regulations Manage engineering budgets, assets, and external contractors Build, develop, and lead a high-performing engineering team Act on recommendations from audits, suppliers, and regulatory bodies Contribute strategically as a core member of the Site Leadership TeamKey Requirements: Qualifications: Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) desirableExperience: Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within manufacturing Strong background in maintenance strategy, capital projects, and asset management Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, food, pharma, FMCG, or similar) Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiativesSkills: Engineering leadership and strategic planning Capital project and budget management TPM, CMMS, and reliability engineering Regulatory compliance and audit management Stakeholder and contractor managementAttributes: Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior level Commercially minded with a results-driven approach Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused Excellent communicator with strong decision-making capabilityWhat's on offer: Up to £80kPA Senior leadership role with real strategic influence Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to shape and develop site engineering capability Long-term career progression within a growing organisation