Engineering Director – Lead Innovation in Sustainable Engineering - £80,000 + car allowance + bonus - Birmingham (minimum 2 days per week in office) - Right to work in UK is essential
Our client, a purpose-driven leader in the UK’s energy and environmental consultancy sector, is seeking a visionary Engineering Director to head their design and delivery teams. This senior leadership role is perfect for a commercially aware, technically grounded professional who thrives on delivering high-impact projects that contribute to net-zero goals.
As Engineering Director, you’ll take full ownership of departmental performance and strategic delivery across three key teams: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Design, Climate Change Engineers, and Energy Services. With responsibility for budget performance, operational delivery, and team leadership, you’ll drive excellence in service provision and champion innovation in sustainable engineering solutions.
Engineering Leadership
Deliver on departmental P&L, budgets, and performance KPIs.
Build and maintain a pipeline of revenue-generating engineering and infrastructure services.
Manage and evolve technical partnerships for long-term growth.
Champion innovation across EV infrastructure, Solar PV, energy audits, and climate-focused projects.
Conduct regular performance and development reviews.
Promote knowledge sharing, training, and technical excellence across teams.
10+ years’ experience in engineering leadership roles.
~ Proven success managing design, consultancy, or energy service projects.
~ Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
~ Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.
✅ Expertise in M&E design and delivery, including condition surveys and compliance.
Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, Dialux, Trimble Amtech (or equivalents)
Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical field.
Competitive salary with car allowance
Quarterly performance-related bonus (after 6-month probation)
Perkbox discounts at major retailers
Opportunities for volunteering and giving back to the community