Head of Engineering

apartmentFRS Recruitment placeCork calendar_month 

Head of Engineering:

Location: Cork

Salary: Excellent package + benefits

About the Company:

A leading Cork-based manufacturer, known for quality and innovation, is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead all engineering operations and capital investment programmes across a large-scale production site.

About the Role:

This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving site reliability, maintenance excellence, and the successful delivery of major CAPEX and infrastructure projects. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers and contractors, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with long-term growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the site engineering and maintenance teams.
  • Manage large-scale capital investment projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Ensure plant reliability and uptime through effective preventive maintenance systems.
  • Partner with senior management on strategic site development and sustainability initiatives.
  • Oversee budgets, contractors, and compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
  • Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within manufacturing
  • Strong track record delivering CAPEX projects exceeding €1M+.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
  • Strong understanding of utilities, automation, and process improvement.

Benefits:

Generous salary & benefits package

Career growth in a high-performing, expanding business

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