Hiring Now: Director Of Engineering Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Director Of Engineering Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Director Of Engineering

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 100,000 - 115,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

This role leads engineering across complex defence programmes. The Director of Engineering sets technical strategy, assures quality and safety, and builds high-performing teams. Working with senior stakeholders, they drive innovation, delivery and long-term capability while governing design, compliance and continuous improvement across multi-site operations within regulated, mission-critical environments globally.

Client Details

Director Of Engineering: The client is a SME engineering organisation operating within the defence, aerospace and security sector. They design, develop and support highly complex, technology‑led systems across air, land, sea and space, working on long‑term, high‑integrity programmes that support national security and mission‑critical capability.

Description

Director Of Engineering:

* Sets and owns the engineering strategy aligned to business and programme goals
 * Leads large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams across complex programmes
 * Provides governance for engineering quality, safety and technical assurance
 * Oversees design, development and lifecycle support of mission-critical systems
 * Works closely with executive stakeholders, customers and regulators
 * Drives innovation, continuous improvement and engineering best practice
 * Manages engineering risk, capability planning and succession development
 * Ensures compliance with regulatory, contractual and internal standards

Profile

Director Of Engineering:
 
* Senior engineering leader with experience in regulated, safety-critical sectors
 * Strong background in systems, hardware or complex product engineering
 * Proven track record of leading large engineering organisations
 * Commercially aware with experience supporting major programmes
 * Credible at executive level with internal and external stakeholders
 * Demonstrates strong governance, assurance and risk management capability
 * Experience operating in matrix environments
 * Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline

Job Offer

Salary of circa £100,000 to £115,000 plus excellent package

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Director Of Engineering job near me in Southampton, Hampshire! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!