Director of Engineering

Position: Director Of Engineering
Job ID: 1316/25
Location: London
Rate/Salary: Depending on experience
Benefits: Pension, Bonus
Type: Permanent

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The below job description will outline this position of: Director OfEngineering

Typically, this person will take full accountability for the engineering function across the fleet and associated infrastructure, including maintenance, development, projects and standards. They will lead a large, multi-site team throughtransformation and modernisation programmes, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, reliability, comfort and cleanliness across all ferries. This role plays a key part within the Operations Leadership Team, working closely with internaldepartments and external regulatory bodies while managing supplier and OEM relationships.

HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Director Of Engineering:
- Promote and ensurea strong safety culture across all engineering activities.
- Oversee fleet performance, ensuring ferries are safe, compliant and operationally ready.
- Manage multi-site engineering operations, including dry docking facilities.
- Drive continuousimprovement and embed LEAN principles.
- Define and deliver engineering training and development plans.
- Lead technical development of ferries, infrastructure and supply chain.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
- Manage departmental budgets, forecasting and business cases.
- Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing engineering team.
- Oversee investigation and resolution of technical incidents.
- Liaise with operations and regulators on technical andsafety matters.
- Deliver accurate reporting to support business and compliance needs.
- Approve engineering procedures, manuals and policies.
- Manage maintenance systems, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
- Oversee stock, spares andcritical equipment availability.
- Monitor engineering risks, including supply chain and critical components.
- Manage contractor and supplier performance.
- Support procurement in developing effective supplier partnerships.
- Develop workforceplanning, succession and apprenticeship programmes.
- Provide regular performance reporting to senior leadership.
- Promote collaboration and a customer-focused approach.
- Ensure clear and effective communication across teams.
- Improve efficiency,reduce waste and optimise resources.
- Continuously enhance processes, safety and customer experience.

Qualifications and requirements for the Director Of Engineering:
- Extensive technical knowledge, ideally within a transport or maritimeenvironment.
- Strong experience working within regulated industries.
- Proven leadership experience managing large teams (up to 100+) across multiple locations.
- Demonstrable budget management experience (circa £10m).
- Strong supplier managementand stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Ability toperform effectively under pressure.
- Flexible approach with willingness to support out-of-hours operations where required.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role