Head of Engineering - EssexSalary: c. 85,000 - 90,000 + Bonus + Blue-Chip BenefitsLocation: EssexCommutable Locations: Tilbury, Grays, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Dartford, Chelmsford, Medway, Maidstone, and surrounding areas.Role OverviewAn outstanding opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and strategic Head of Engineering to lead multi-site engineering operations across two major manufacturing facilities in Essex.This is a senior leadership position that combines strategic oversight with hands-on direction of capital investment, maintenance performance, and reliability excellence.As Head of Engineering, you will shape the long-term engineering roadmap, develop a high-performing team, and deliver complex CAPEX projects (up to 5m) that drive plant safety, productivity, and efficiency.You''ll work in close partnership with operations, projects, and senior management to ensure engineering excellence underpins every aspect of production.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and strategic direction for the engineering and maintenance teams across both sites.Deliver a rolling CAPEX and continuous improvement programme, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to world-class standards.Develop and implement a proactive asset care and reliability strategy, driving uptime, safety, and long-term sustainability.Manage engineering budgets, resources, and development plans for a multi-skilled workforce.Build strong relationships with operations and SHE teams to maint