Head of Engineering and Projects

Our international manufacturing client is a long-established manufacturing business based in Sheffield. They are seeking an experienced and professionally qualified Head of Engineering and Projects.Role OverviewEffective leadership of the engineering function and capital project portfolio to support safe, reliable and efficient operations.Develop the engineering strategy, strengthen asset reliability and deliver investment projects that improve capacity, product quality, productivity and environmental performance.Work closely with Operations, Health and Safety, Quality, Finance and Procurement to translate business priorities into practical engineering solutions, with clear accountability for technical standards, expenditure and delivery. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a prioritised engineering and capital investment roadmap aligned with business objectives, asset condition and operational risk.Set engineering standards for plant, equipment, utilities, automation and infrastructure, ensuring consistent technical governance across the agreed site portfolio.Provide technical leadership for relevant metals processing equipment, such as melting and casting plant, furnaces, rolling mills, extrusion presses, heat treatment equipment, cutting and finishing lines, and material handling systems.Assess equipment obsolescence, capacity constraints and opportunities for modernisation, process improvement and automation.Maintain effective engineering documentation, including ..... full job details .....