Head of Engineering
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Head of Engineering leading multidisciplinary teams in Intelligent Transport Systems at SWARCO. Shaping engineering strategy and deploying modern technology solutions across the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership across all engineering activities
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across hardware, software, systems and product development
- Develop and deliver the regional engineering strategy aligned with business objectives
- Drive the transition from legacy infrastructure to scalable, AI-enabled technology solutions
- Work closely with SWARCO's global teams to align standards, architecture and product development
- Lead Agile transformation and embed modern engineering practices
- Establish robust engineering governance, estimation frameworks and performance KPIs
- Manage engineering budgets, resource planning and long-term capability development
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional Engineering qualification or membership of a recognised Engineering Institution
- Significant senior engineering leadership experience
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong understanding of modern software-enabled infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies and systems integration
- Experience establishing engineering governance, standards and best practices
- Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting customer bids and technical proposals
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Outstanding leadership, communication and people development skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative work environment



















