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Head of Engineering

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Head of Engineering

Location: West-Kent (drivers with own transport only due to location)

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

PWR Contacts: Emily or Sammy

Lead Engineering. Build Products That Actually Matter.

We’re working with a growing, fast-paced UK manufacturer designing and delivering engineered products used in high-profile environments—think infrastructure, public sector and commercial projects where performance, durability and compliance really matter.

This is not a “sit behind a desk” leadership role. This is for someone who wants to own engineering, shape products, and build a team around them.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You’ll take full ownership of the engineering function—leading a small but capable team and driving:

New product development from concept through to production 
	
Continuous improvement of existing product ranges 
	
R&D projects that genuinely push the business forward 
	
Collaboration with commercial and operations teams to turn ideas into real-world solutions 

The products themselves? They need to perform. Structurally sound, compliant, and designed to withstand real-world environments. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re not looking for someone from one specific industry—we’re looking for synergy.

You could come from:

Construction products / building products 
	
Structural steel / fabricated metal 
	
Automotive or mechanical manufacturing 
	
Rail, infrastructure or utilities 
	
Any environment where products must meet technical, structural or safety standards 

You’ll likely have:

Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar) 
	
Experience leading engineering or NPD projects 
	
A hands-on mindset—you’re comfortable getting into the detail 
	
Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance 
	
The ability to balance technical excellence with commercial reality 

The Type of Person Who Thrives Here

Driven, energetic and naturally curious 
	
Not afraid to challenge and improve 
	
Wants ownership, not just responsibility 
	
Enjoys working in a business where things move quickly 

WHY JOIN?

Genuine opportunity to shape the engineering function 
	
A business that values loyalty, ideas and people who get stuck in 
	
Real variety—no two projects are the same 
	
Growing SME environment where you can make a visible impact 

This role will move quickly for the right person – please apply online with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration

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