Job Description

The Head of Engineering, Technology & Design will take ownership of critical engineering initiatives, driving the delivery of innovative, high?integrity solutions across industrial and manufacturing operations. This interim role, based in West Yorkshire, offers a rare chance to shape engineering and manufacturing strategy, influence technical direction, and lead meaningful change within a respected organisation.

• Drive and oversee high?impact engineering, technology, and design programmes, ensuring robust delivery in a regulated environment.
• Shape and execute strategies that elevate manufacturing capability, efficiency, and technical performance.
• Maintain full compliance with sector?specific standards, regulations, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with cross?functional teams to push innovation, solve complex problems, and improve operational outcomes.
• Provide clear leadership and technical direction to a skilled engineering team.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Own project performance - delivering on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
• Communicate progress and technical insights confidently to senior stakeholders.

Lead high?impact engineering change in a respected, regulated environment.Shape technical strategy with real authority and industry influence.
A successful Head of Engineering Technology and Design should have:

• Strong engineering/manufacturing background in aerospace, nuclear, defence, or similar regulated sectors.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects.
• Ability to use technology to improve processes and performance.
• Confident leadership and decision?making abilities.
• Effective cross?functional collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of industry standards and compliance.
• Strong problem?solving and analytical capability.

A respected, medium?sized engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and high?quality delivery. Known for operating to the rigorous standards expected within high?integrity, safety?critical industries, the organisation offers the scale to make fast, meaningful impact while maintaining a strong engineering culture.

• Attractive daily rate suited to senior professionals leading high?value engineering programmes.
• Join a respected, medium?sized organisation known for its strong reputation across regulated industries.
• Play a pivotal role in a temporary but high?impact position where your decisions directly shape engineering, technology, and design strategy.
• West Yorkshire location with excellent transport links, making it accessible for contractors across the North.

If you're an experienced leader from aerospace, nuclear, defence, or any other highly regulated engineering environment, and you're ready to drive meaningful change, we'd welcome your application for the Head of Engineering, Technology & Design role.

Skills Required