James Fisher and Sons plc
Head of Engineering
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Head of Engineering
Manager, Integrated Engineering Programmes
(Westhill, Aberdeenshire or Inchinnan, Glasgow – Full-time, Permanent)
About the Role
This role is pivotal to the successful delivery of projects, product line extensions, and in-service support contracts. You will build and lead a high-performing international engineering team to develop cutting-edge products and deliver best-in-class aftermarket support.
By driving execution, meeting contractual commitments, and fostering a culture of excellence, you will play a key part in improving overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee engineering delivery to ensure alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Driving accountability across engineering teams, through clear governance, oversight, and performance tracking
- Embed strong engineering discipline, ensuring adherence to processes, best practices, and safety standards
- Develop and manage resource plans and budgets in line with strategic business priorities
- Strengthen team capability through targeted development, training, and strategic hiring
- Monitor and deliver against KPIs, including:
- Schedule adherence
- Cost management
- Capability maturity
- Champion continuous improvement, applying lean, agile, and systems engineering principles
- Enable innovation by supporting the integration of emerging technologies (AI, autonomous systems, advanced materials) into product development
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Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven experience leading a multi-disciplinary engineering function across complex products or programmes
- Track record of successfully delivering high-impact engineering projects
- Strong technical leadership, with the ability to inspire, develop, and guide high-performing teams
- Commercially astute, understanding how engineering decisions impact business outcomes
- Collaborative leadership style, with experience in empowering teams and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience within robust governance frameworks, balancing compliance with programme delivery
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent), ideally with Chartered Engineer status (or commitment to attainment)
- IT technology sector or defence sector experience would be advantageous
Why Join Us?
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and benefits, including:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Company Pension
- Clear career development pathways
- Inclusive and supportive culture
- Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations
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About James Fisher
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating in Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. Our One James Fisher strategy focuses on driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering:
- Advanced diving services
- Submarine rescue solutions
- Hyperbaric rescue innovations
- Saturation systems & diving equipment
Application Notes
- Security Clearing Required – Please note this role involves mandatory checks.
- Prompt Application: Due to high demand, applications may close early—apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.
- Diversity & Inclusion: We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer.
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