Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Newcastle

Up to £110,000 + Benefits

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm, delivering innovative products and technical solutions utilised by customers across the globe. With a strong reputation for excellence, they combine advanced engineering expertise with a collaborative approach to solve complex industrial challenges.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Technology Officer will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Engineering Department. You will be ultimately responsible for the delivery of high-quality technical solutions to customers, as well as providing technical services and support to internal functions.

This is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to shape the company's technical direction, drive innovation, and influence business-wide performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering department, including power electronics (hardware/software), electrical machine design, PCB and mechanical design teams.
Oversee the successful delivery of technical solutions, products, and services to customers worldwide.
Define and deliver product roadmap in collaboration with other members of the senior team.
Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and output quality.
Identify and implement product improvements, focusing on value enhancement, issue resolution, and cost reduction.
Collaborate with commercial and business development teams to define technical solutions, costing, and delivery resourcing to support sales conversion.
Support manufacturing in resolving product issues, including returned or defective products, and assist procurement with technical expertise where required.
Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to overall business strategy and operational priorities.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and wider team members, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.Key Requirements

Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (CTO, Engineering Director, or similar).
Strong background in multidisciplinary engineering environments, ideally including power electronics and electrical systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead and scale high-performing technical teams.
Experience in product development, roadmap planning, and lifecycle management.
Commercial awareness with the ability to support business development and sales activities.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellenceWhat's on Offer

Executive-level influence within a globally recognised engineering business.
Opportunity to shape technical strategy and drive innovation at scale.
Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership environment.If you are an experienced technology leader ready to take on a high-impact role within a globally respected engineering organisation, contact Andrew or Laurence at KO2 today