Job Description

Salary & Package

Up to 65,000 per annum based on experience Deeside Industrial Estate Permanent and Full Time 25 days holiday 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday Flexible working Company Pension Scheme
At eXcent UK, we are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a head of Engineering to join and enhance our existing team within the Engineering, Industrial Solutions sector. As a forward-thinking organisation, we prioritise our people and are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Head of Design - Engineering / Industrial Solutions

As the Head of Design, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to a skilled design team focused on diverse tooling projects within the aerospace sector. This senior leadership position requires an experienced people manager capable of fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, supporting professional growth, and driving cohesive team performance. You will play a key role in defining design delivery processes, promoting operational efficiency, and cultivating a positive, motivated, and high-achieving team culture

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and optimise resource allocation across the Design team Ensure effective availability and utilisation of resources in alignment with both internal and client requirements Allocate appropriate resources to projects to meet deadlines and quality standards Oversee budget management related to resource planning Ensure compliance with established processes while supporting continuous improvement initiatives Serve as a representative of the Service to customers and suppliers Conduct regular progress reviews and performance assessments with team members Participate actively in contract reviews, feasibility studies, offer evaluations, project close-outs, and continuous improvement efforts across processes, services, projects, and customer standards Lead complex technical studies and project diagnostics, defining innovative, cost-effective solutions that align with client specifications and industry standards. Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities, acting as the technical authority while embedding robust methodologies to drive project outcomes. Mentor and develop the design team, ensuring alignment with company values, project milestones, and long-term strategic growth within the business. Ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met, supervising the output of design engineers and external consultants across all stages. Champion technical compliance and deliverable integrity, approving studies, reports, and ensuring outputs meet stakeholder expectations. Manage project design risk and contract oversight, Assist with technical submissions, and influencing schedules and commercial terms.

Requirements:

Degree level qualification or significant relevant industry experience - minimum of 5 years Experience of managing a team at a senior level. You must have a proven ability to critically analyse existing solutions. Be adaptable to different projects and industry sectors. Working knowledge of CAD design packages i.e. Catia V5 Contract experience sufficient to understand customer requirements, work scope and performance Aerospace experience would be beneficial but not required Tooling experience would be beneficial but not required

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and client facing communication skills Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills Collaborative team player with strong teamwork skills Detail orientated and meticulous
eXcent is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us

With 35 years of experience, eXcent is a designer and integrator of industrial solutions. Operating in France and internationally, the eXcent group employs 780 people and achieved a turnover of 88.9 million in 2024.

eXcent supports industrialisation projects for major contractors and SMEs in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, rail, energy, defence, space, and naval industries. Through its design offices and field engineers, eXcent adapts to client needs by internalising or outsourcing its expertise. Its range of skills covers the entire production chain (Industrial Engineering, Research Equipment, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics) as well as cross-functional services (Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Training).

More than just an industrial company, eXcent distinguishes itself through innovation and its commitment to developing its own patented products within the e.Nov cell, adapting to client needs across various sectors

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EXHD07/25