Engineering Director

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We are proud to be exclusively partnered with a leading global communications business in the search for their next Engineering Director. This senior role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership and is a key position within the executive team, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
You will oversee a team of 60 across four core departments: Product Development, Customer Solutions, Engineering Services, and Product Management. While strong leadership and people management skills are essential, technical credibility is paramount. The successful candidate must be able to engage confidently with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers, and act as the technical authority for the company's communications systems.
Why this role could be for you…
Rare and exciting opportunity to step into an executive level director role whilst remaining technical People are at the heart of the company's success, reflected in an exceptional culture and an average employee tenure of 9 years. The business combines the scale to make a global impact with the agility and teamwork of a close-knit organisation. Following a record-breaking 2024, the company is on track for another outstanding year in 2025. You'll work in a modern, industry-leading facility that is spacious, technology-enabled, and designed to foster focus and collaboration.Benefits:
Significant annual bonus Family private healthcare insurance Flexible working and enhanced annual leave policies Electric car schemesQualifications & Experience
Chartered Engineer and a degree in a relevant technical discipline Technical experience in communications systems working on complex product development Strong background in hardware, software and systems engineering Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and departments Skilled in customer engagement and comfortable in a high-visibility leadership role If you are a seasoned Technical Director looking for a pivotal role within the Defence and Security sector, we invite you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team and make a substantial impact on mission-critical initiatives
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Location:
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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