Head of Project Engineering

Head of Project Engineering Derby, Derbyshire £68,000 – £78,000 + Excellent Benefits A leading engineering and design business within the rail sector is seeking an experienced Head of Project Engineering to lead the technical delivery of complex engineering projects from its Derby-based office. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organisation delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the rail transport industry. The successful candidate will lead a skilled Project Engineering team while driving technical excellence, compliance, and project performance across the business. The Role: As Head of Project Engineering, you will oversee the successful technical delivery of projects, ensuring engineering quality, efficiency, and compliance throughout the full project lifecycle. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help shape engineering processes, improve best practices, and support the continued growth of the engineering function. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Engineering team • Manage engineering resources to support successful project delivery • Drive engineering standards, technical compliance, and best practices • Oversee engineering outputs including concepts, designs, reports, and procedures • Support project delivery from concept through to implementation • Ensure compliance with rail industry regulations, safety, and quality standards • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business • Support continuous improvement and long-term capability development • Attend customer sites and meetings as required Requirements: • Strong understanding of the UK rail industry and associated standards/regulations • Relevant engineering or design qualifications • Chartered Engineer status preferred • Proven leadership experience within an engineering environment • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities • Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer: • Salary between £68,000 – £78,000 depending on experience • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays • Private healthcare and wellbeing support • Contributory pension scheme • Enhanced family-friendly benefits • Gym membership support and employee perks • Modern and collaborative working environment • Opportunity to contribute to innovative rail engineering projects This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional looking to join a forward-thinking business operating at the forefront of the rail industry. Apply now with your updated CV to be considered