Job Title: Multi-Site Engineering Director – Defence Location: UK (England & Scotland) Salary: £150,000 – £170,000 basic Benefits: Excellent bonus package, company share options

About the Role: Brazen are partnering with a leading multi-national manufacturer supplying critical products into the defence sector. We are seeking a senior Engineering Leader to take full ownership of the company’s UK sites, driving engineering strategy, operational excellence, and long-term success. This is a high-profile role with real influence over multi-site operations, providing the opportunity to shape processes, culture, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and manage all engineering operations across multiple UK sites, ensuring consistent standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

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Develop and execute the engineering strategy to support growth, innovation, and operational excellence across mechanical, electrical, and control systems (M&E).

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Oversee capital projects, facility upgrades, and maintenance programs to maximise uptime and reliability.

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Build, mentor, and lead high-performing multi-disciplinary engineering teams, ensuring skills development and succession planning.

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Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating lean principles, reliability-centred maintenance, and best-in-class engineering practices.

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Collaborate with senior stakeholders across operations, production, and supply chain to deliver commercial and operational objectives.

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Monitor engineering KPIs, budgets, and performance metrics, implementing corrective action where necessary.

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Ensure compliance with all regulatory, health, safety, and defence-specific requirements across sites.

Candidate Requirements:

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Proven experience as an Engineering Director or senior multi-site Engineering Manager within a manufacturing environment, ideally supporting defence or high-specification sectors.

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Strong M&E expertise, with experience across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

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Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-site operations and large engineering teams.

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Strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive operational change.

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Strong financial acumen, budget management, and experience delivering cost-effective engineering solutions.

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Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

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Willingness to travel regularly across UK sites.

Why Join:

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Competitive salary of £150,000 – £170,000 plus excellent bonus package.

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Company share options for long-term incentive.

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Opportunity to shape engineering strategy at a leading manufacturer in the defence sector.

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Influence and develop multi-site engineering operations across the UK