Engineering Director

Stagecoach Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to oversee operations across Lincoln's multiple depots. This role involves leading engineering teams to ensure vehicle safety and compliance, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, KPIs, and stakeholder relationships. Competitive salary, company car, bonuses, and great benefits like private medical insurance and generous annual leave are offered. If you are ready to drive change and support a diverse workforce, apply now.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free travel for employees and families

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discounts at retailers and leisure providers

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites.
• Ideally qualified as a transport manager, but not essential.
• Confident managing both strategic planning and day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable vehicles.
• Oversee depot facilities and engineering equipment across the region.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching and mentoring.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders including local authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Operational delivery

Education

Recognised qualification in engineering

Job description

Engineering Director page is loaded## Engineering Directorlocations: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 5, 2026 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR12017**Salary**Competitive basic salary, bonus, company car and pension.**Based in Lincoln, with travel across Hull, Grimsby, Gainsborough, Scunthorpe, Worksop, Skegness, Mansfield**We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Engineering Director to lead our East Midlands region, covering 8 maintenance depots and a fleet of over 530 vehicles. In this key senior leadership role, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all engineering activity, ensuring our fleet is reliable, our depots are compliant and well-managed, and our people are supported to do their best work every day. Additionally, you will lead several key programmes across the region such as EV transitions and new depot builds. You’ll report to the Managing Director and act as the nominated Transport Manager on the Operator’s Licence. If you're ready to lead a high-performing team, deliver positive change, and keep our communities moving, we’d love to hear from you.**What you’ll be doing*** Leading multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles* Strategically overseeing depot facilities, premises, and engineering equipment across the region* Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with all regulations and company standards* Developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and technical training* Building strong, constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities and trade unions* Championing continuous improvement and innovation within engineering* Managing performance to meet agreed budgets, KPIs and service expectations* Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve customer satisfaction and align with Stagecoach’s Customer Value Proposition (CVP)**What we’re looking for*** A recognised qualification in engineering* Ideally qualified as a transport manager, but not essential* Proven experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites* A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with strong communication skills* Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and transport legislation* Experience delivering to KPIs, managing budgets, and working in a unionised environment* Confident managing both strategic planning and day-to-day operational delivery* Willingness to travel across the region and live locally (relocation support available)* Competitive salary, company car, bonus, and relocation support where applicable* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays* Private medical insurance* Free travel for you and your family on most Stagecoach services* Generous pension scheme* Discounts at hundreds of retailers and leisure providers* Access to wellbeing resources, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme* A values-led organisation where inclusion, teamwork and growth are encouraged**Our working environment**Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. We’re committed to creating a respectful, welcoming and supportive environment for all colleagues. We value diverse perspectives and believe in building teams where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Click apply to start your Stagecoach journey today.Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.**Location:**Stagecoach Lincoln Depot 50 Great Northern Terrace Lincoln LN5 8HJFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.