Head of Engineering - Infrastructure

Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom Employment Type: Senior Leadership Industry: Industrial Manufacturing | Engineering | Infrastructure About the Role An opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Engineering & Infrastructure to lead engineering strategy, operational reliability, asset performance, and infrastructure improvement across a complex, multi-site industrial organisation. This senior leadership position combines strategic engineering oversight with operational excellence, capital investment planning, and organisational transformation. Key Responsibilities - Lead engineering strategy across multiple industrial facilities and infrastructure assets. - Oversee engineering reliability, maintenance standards, and asset performance. - Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives. - Manage engineering-related CAPEX and OPEX responsibilities. - Develop consistent engineering standards, processes, and governance. - Support infrastructure planning and long-term asset investment strategies. - Lead central engineering and continuous improvement functions. - Collaborate with senior leadership and operational teams to deliver transformation initiatives. - Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary and matrix teams. - Promote a safety-first culture and mentor engineering leaders. Required Experience & Qualifications - Proven senior engineering leadership experience within a complex, asset-intensive environment. - Strong electrical and/or multidisciplinary engineering expertise. - Experience managing engineering functions across multiple operational sites. - Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability, asset performance, and engineering standards. - Significant experience managing capital and operational expenditure. - Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and organisational transformation capabilities. - Experience influencing teams and stakeholders within matrix organisations. Relevant Industry Backgrounds - Heavy industrial manufacturing - Utilities and infrastructure - Building materials - Chemicals and process industries - Energy-intensive manufacturing - Large-scale operational asset management Preferred Qualifications - Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional engineering credentials. Compensation & Benefits Competitive senior leadership package, with salary and benefits discussed during the recruitment process.