Chief Engineer / Engineering Director | Burton upon Trent / Oldham / UK | Full Time | Competitive Salary

Our client is a family-owned construction engineering company with engineering at the heart of everything they do. They design and deliver innovative bespoke temporary works, formwork, and falsework systems that support some of the UK’s most ambitious construction projects.

They are now looking for a Chief Engineer / Engineering Director to join their Leadership Team — a pivotal role responsible for driving technical excellence, product innovation, and design quality across the business.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Chartered or near Chartered Structural or Civil Engineer (CEng)
• Strong background in temporary works, formwork, falsework or construction systems
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage technical standards
• Experience ensuring design integrity across multiple sites or projects
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills

What will your role look like?

• Lead the design integrity, structural verification and quality of all our clients' designs and products
• Develop and enforce engineering standards, design procedures and QA systems across the Design Department
• Oversee product testing, certification and technical documentation to ensure compliance with BS EN, Eurocodes and UKCA standards
• Drive new product development, turning innovation into safe, efficient and cost-effective solutions
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects, collaborating with sales, operations and clients
• Sit on the Leadership Team, contributing your expertise to shape the company’s strategy and future direction

What can you expect in return?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Company car
• Private medical insurance
• Non-contractual bonus
• Plus many more great benefits
• A workplace culture that values technical integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to “Own the Engineering” and help shape the future of a dynamic, progressive business

Please note that this role will be permanently based in the UK, and unfortunately, our client will not be providing any visa sponsorship; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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