Group Director Engineering

QinetiQ • farnborough, england • Posted June 14, 2026

About the Role

Job Title: Group Director of Engineering

Global Grade: GG17

Location: UK Selected Sites - Farnborough, Malvern, Boscombe Down, Portsmouth.

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Role ID: 20082

Role Purpose

Lead the transformation of engineering across the Group, positioning it as a core driver of growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. Define and deliver a world‑class engineering strategy that enhances delivery performance, accelerates innovation, and strengthens QinetiQ’s reputation as a trusted technical authority with customers, partners, and regulators globally. The role will establish engineering as a critical voice at Executive level, ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and delivery confidence are central to the Group’s strategic and commercial success.

Strategic Impact of the Role

  • Establish engineering as a critical influence in Executive decision‑making.
  • Enable faster, mo...