People Group
Technical Director
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This is an opportunity to join a Tier One Contractor's in-house Design & Engineering division, and support a business that has a genuinely integrated approach to engineering and project delivery. Rather than operating separately from construction, engineering is embedded throughout the project lifecycle, giving you greater influence, faster decision making, and the opportunity to see your solutions delivered on site.
You'll be involved in leading design services, working from feasibility through to completion, enjoying a level of project ownership and exposure that's difficult to find elsewhere.
The business is growing strategically and is seeking someone who wants to do more than simply deliver projects. This is a chance to help shape the future of the engineering function, influence culture, and contribute to the continued growth and professionalisation of the business.
Role: Reporting to the Group Engineering Director, you'll work for a supportive and highly engaged leader who values autonomy. She's looking for an experienced professional who can take ownership, operate independently, and bring solutions to the table.
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As Technical Director, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of around 90 design and engineering professionals across Mechanical, Electrical, Piping, and Control & Instrumentation. You'll drive technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning the Energy, Water, Nuclear, Defence, and Transportation sectors—a breadth of exposure that is a real highlight of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the MEICA engineering function, ensuring the right skills, resources, and capabilities are in place to meet project demands.
- Oversee the successful delivery of complex engineering programmes, ensuring quality, compliance, budgets, and schedules are achieved.
- Act as a senior client and stakeholder interface, managing risks, opportunities, and collaboration across project teams and supply chain partners.
- Drive innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement while resolving complex technical challenges.
- Support business growth through technical input into bids and the development of winning engineering solutions.
- Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, ownership, safety in design, and effective change management.
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Requirements:
- A degree (or master's) in a relevant engineering discipline and Chartered status (IMechE, IET, or equivalent).
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical leadership credentials, including design oversight, resource planning, change management, value engineering, and management of external design partners.
- A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, safety in design, and modern engineering delivery practices.
Benefits:
- Salary of around £110,000.
- Annual bonus of up to 20%.
- Company car or £6,850 car allowance.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Private medical cover.
- An excellent overall benefits package.
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Ready to make an impact? Please apply in confidence via email or contact Rob on 020 3998 7671.
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