Engineering Director

Job Description

• Build the function: Establish and mature the Engineering Design Hub—structure, processes, KPIs, tools, and ways of working to support Tier‑1 scale and differentiation.
• Design Authority & governance: Own engineering standards and design assurance gates. Drive constructability, operability, and whole‑life performance across multidisciplinary designs.
• Portfolio assurance: Guide teams through complex interfaces (e.g., trenchless crossings, AGIs/BVSs, third‑party approvals), chair design reviews/readiness checks, and de‑risk delivery on major programmes.
• People & capability: Grow and mentor a high‑performing team of discipline leads and principal engineers; set competency frameworks and progression pathways; champion chartership and continuous learning.
• Digital & innovation: Accelerate adoption of digital engineering (BIM/CDE, analytics, data standards) to improve quality, traceability and productivity.
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