Director of engineering Work, Jobs in Chester, Chs (with Salaries)

Head of Engineering
WorkNest People —Chester
- £60,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Agile
- In-person
Assistant Director - Engineering
Cheshire College South and West —Crewe
- £47,804 - £57,059 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Education
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Head of Engineering
Element Materials Technology —Warrington
- Management
- Project management
- Travel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Technical Director – Coastal Engineering
Ramboll —Chester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- Business development
Quick apply
Head of Bids & Commercial (Engineering)
Oliver Valves —Knutsford
- Full-time
- Negotiation
Director, Global Engineering Project Manager
Teva Pharmaceuticals —Runcorn
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- English
- Annual leave
Technical Director - Human Factors
Assystem —Warrington
- Business development
- Psychology
Technical Director - Pump Centre
Arcadis —Warrington
- Management
- Contracts
Head of Mechanical and Electrical Compliance
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust —Liverpool
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Travel
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Head of Technical
Ultracell (UK) Ltd —Bootle
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Quality control
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
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Engineering Director
United Infrastructure —Great Sankey
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
Quick apply
Rail Buildings Associate/Director
Ramboll —Chester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
Quick apply
Project Director - Controls Analytics
AECOM —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
Associate Director - Local Roads Traffic & Highways
AECOM —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
HV Director - Critical Systems
Ramboll —Chester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Associate Director – Transport Planning and Advisory
AECOM —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Business development
- Team management

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Head of Engineering

WorkNest People -
Chester

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Job details

Full-time
£60,000 - £80,000 a year

Qualifications

.NET
PHP
Continuous improvement
Agile

Full job description

Do you want to lead and transform engineering performance, driving real, measurable impact across productivity, quality, AI adoption, and delivery in a fast-growing technology business? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us

At WorkNest, over 800 colleagues support 50,000+ organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance and protect what matters most. We combine smart technology with expert human insight to deliver practical guidance across people, safety, compliance, and cyber security acting as a true extension of our clients teams.

Following exceptional growth over the past two years, including global expansion and strategic acquisitions, we continue to scale in the UK and internationally as part of the Axiom GRC group a 1,400+ strong organisation with ambitions to reach £250m through sustained organic growth and acquisitions.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a forward-thinking engineering leader who can drive meaningful change, embrace the evolving role of AI in software development, and shape the future of engineering within a high-growth, global business.

What we offer

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
Hybrid working: 2 days in the office
Opportunity to lead and transform engineering performance at scale
Collaborative, ambitious and supportive culture
Excellent benefits package

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to bring together and lead a unified engineering function across WorkNest and WorkNest Secure. You’ll align .NET and PHP development teams into one cohesive, high-performing engineering organisation of around 20 people, creating consistency in ways of working, improving productivity, and driving stronger delivery outcomes.

This is far more than a traditional delivery leadership role. You’ll take ownership of engineering performance across the full software development lifecycle, embedding modern engineering practices, introducing meaningful metrics, and helping teams operate with greater focus, accountability, and commercial impact.

A key part of the role will be leading the adoption of AI-assisted development across engineering teams. You’ll assess how AI is currently being used, identify opportunities to accelerate productivity and innovation, and help shape how engineering evolves as the business grows.

You’ll also play a critical role in bringing teams together during a period of transformation and future acquisitions, helping create one unified technology platform and engineering culture across the wider group.

Working closely with Product, Commercial and Operations teams, you’ll ensure engineering investment aligns to business priorities, commercial outcomes, and client value.

About you

You’ll bring proven experience leading engineering teams within a high-growth SaaS or technology environment, with a strong track record of improving engineering productivity, quality, and delivery performance.

You’ll have experience using engineering metrics such as DORA or flow metrics to drive continuous improvement, alongside a strong understanding of agile delivery environments, sprint-based working, and modern engineering practices.

We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership someone who can unite teams, bring clarity during change, and build a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.

You’ll also be passionate about emerging technology and AI-enabled software development, with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and help shape the future direction of engineering across the group.

Experience within a private equity backed, acquisitive, or fast-growth business would be highly advantageous.

Up for the challenge?

If you share our values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion, click the ‘apply now’ button to send us your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the role criteria.

WorkNest is committed to promoting inclusion and diversity in all we do. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact our Talent and Recruitment team.

Closing date: 12th June 2026. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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director of engineering jobs in chester, chs

Head of Engineering

Assistant Director - Engineering

Head of Engineering

Technical Director – Coastal Engineering

Head of Bids & Commercial (Engineering)

Director, Global Engineering Project Manager

Technical Director - Human Factors

Technical Director - Pump Centre

Head of Mechanical and Electrical Compliance

Head of Technical

Engineering Director

Rail Buildings Associate/Director

Project Director - Controls Analytics

Associate Director - Local Roads Traffic & Highways

HV Director - Critical Systems

Associate Director – Transport Planning and Advisory

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