Head of Engineering

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£70,000 + Flexible Working Hours + Company Pension + Additional Annual Leave + Great Company Benefits

Commutable from Hull & Surrounding Areas: Brough, Beverley, Bilton, Hedon, Witherns, Immingham, Barton-upon-Humber

Do you have the expertise in the safety critical industry to drive the company to the next stage of its growth? Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role at a dynamic, forward-thinking boutique engineering consultancy?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business where you'll take full ownership of the company's engineering, driving the development, implementation, and optimisation of cutting-edge engineering practices

In this role, you will be the go-to expert, providing technical guidance and overseeing the appraisal of engineering projects, while ensuring full compliance across all engineering activities.

The company is an accredited, independent engineering consultancy with over 20 years of experience in the safety critical industry. They continue to expand through organic growth and tailored services, offering you an exceptional opportunity to advance your career and become a key player at the heart of the business.

This role is perfect for a Head of Engineer / Engineering Manager, with a safety critical Industry background, eager to advance their career in an outstanding opportunity where you'll drive growth and make a lasting impact during a pivotal time.

The Role:

Fully On-Site position.
Work closely with the Managing Director & Key Stakeholders.
Lead the company's engineering excellence by implementing frameworks and ensuring the teams, processes, and tools excel through continuous optimisation and innovation.The Person:

Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Previous experience in Safety Critical Industries - for example, Aerospace, Biochem / Biotech, Nuclear or related industries
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To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Herman at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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