Head of Engineering

• Permanent
• £100k - 120k per year

Head of Engineering

£100,000 – £120,000 | Full-time | On-site (Near Maidstone)

We’re partnering with a well-established, boutique medical product development company that designs and delivers life-saving medical technology used in critical clinical environments worldwide. Their work sits at the intersection of precision hardware, embedded systems, mechanics, and electronics, supporting state-of-the-art equipment used in oncology, radiation therapy, and advanced medical imaging.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true Head of Engineering role, shaping engineering strategy while remaining hands-on where it matters. Please note this is a full time onsite position Monday – Friday (although the client can be flexible on hours).

The Role

As Head of Engineering, you’ll take overall responsibility for the engineering function across electronics, embedded software, mechanical design, and computer science. Working closely with the Managing Director, you’ll play a central role in translating business goals into robust, high-quality engineering output.

You’ll lead a senior team made up of Lead and Principal Engineers across multiple disciplines, setting direction, maintaining standards, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest level of quality. This is very much a lead-by-example role-strategic, but not detached from the technology.

The position is full-time and on-site near Maidstone, working closely with hardware, teams, and leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning the engineering strategy and execution across all disciplines
• Leading and coordinating senior engineers in embedded, electronics, mechanical, and software engineering
• Setting clear technical direction, deadlines, and delivery expectations
• Ensuring engineering teams meet quality, compliance, and performance standards
• Acting as the escalation point for complex technical challenges
• Supporting cross-discipline collaboration to keep projects aligned and moving
• Remaining hands-on when required, particularly in complex or high-risk areas
• Working closely with the MD as part of the senior leadership team

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