The Role: Head of Engineering Location: Somerset Salary: £90,000 Bonus Benefits Sector: Hospitality / Food Production. I am very excited to be working on this incredible role with this unique client. We are looking for an experienced, qualified and dynamic Head of Engineering to lead a sizable team across this diverse and multi-faceted estate. This role really is something special and we need an individual with a broad spectrum of knowledge to take the reins and boldly lead and develop their team. This outstanding property sits in the apex space where old meets new. From rare-breed agriculture and heritage crops through to bespoke bio-mass boilers and high-end luxury, they have it all going on. The ideal candidate: You will hold a Degree in an Engineering discipline and be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Your experience will have crossed over sectors, possibly within more than one of these areas: manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, food production, resorts, visitor attractions. I would love to speak to anyone who has lead estate functions across large-scale wine production / vineyards / brewing that are open to the public. Relocation support is available for the right candidate You will need to be genuinely dedicated and passionate about what you do and, importantly, you will need to be comfortable in an environment that is constantly evolving. Key Responsibilities – A little of what you will do Lead the daily operations of the in-house engineering team and manage external contractors Ensure comprehensive maintenance coverage across all estate assets including buildings, plant, vehicles, IT, H&S and infrastructure Develop, train, and motivate a skilled, adaptable Estate Maintenance Team Plan and deliver proactive and reactive maintenance programmes that align with estate priorities Monitor, control, and report on engineering-related budgets, including capital investment projects Implement systems of continuous improvement across engineering disciplines and practices Participate in the engineering duty rota, including weekend and bank holiday coverage as required Guide and support the H&S team from strategy, policy, procedures to day to day operations Asset management with a focus on preventative maintenance Develop and implement maintenance strategies to optimise asset performance, lifecycle value, and end-of-life planning To be considered for this phenomenal opportunity, please send your CV to To view all our vacancies, go to,