Head of Engineering

X4 Technology Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire; East of England; England 2 days ago

Type Full Time
Pay £85,000 – £95,000
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

The Head of Engineering position centres on serving as the primary interface between engineering teams and senior leadership. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

Known job details

  • Pay: £85,000 - £95,000
  • Contract: Full-time
  • Type: Permanent, Full-time.
  • £85,000–£95,000 + 12% bonus.
  • A commercially minded engineering leader who can operate at the critical interface between technical teams and the C-suite.
  • Act as the bridge between engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.

Likely focus of the role

  • Serve as the primary interface between engineering teams and senior leadership.
  • Translate company strategy into engineering priorities and execution plans.
  • Communicate technical risks, trade-offs and opportunities clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements mentioned

  • Strong ability to operate between technical teams and executive leadership.
  • Experience delivering products into medium or high-volume manufacture.
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how engineering decisions affect cost, quality and business performance.
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