Description The Director of Engineering (also known in the industry as Chief Engineer or VP of Engineering) is the senior technical leader responsible for driving engineering strategy, execution, and culture across the ICT organisation. This role ensures that engineering teams deliver high-productivity, high-quality, scalable technically excellent solutions aligned with business goals, while fostering innovation, operational excellence, and talent development. To clarify the differentiation between the Head of Architecture and Director of Engineering roles: The Head of Architecture is responsible for the architecture of what we build - defining the architectural foundations of our solutions, making strategic technology choices, and setting the long-term direction (typically with a 3+ year horizon). This role maintains a broad, enterprise-wide perspective to ensure coherence and scalability across platforms. The Director of Engineering is focused on the approach we take to building - driving engineering excellence through methodologies, practices, tooling, and team capabilities. With a more immediate time horizon (1–2 years), this role concentrates on execution, delivery quality, and continuous improvement within our development teams. For both roles, the key stakeholders shall include Stack Engineering Leaders, Engineering Leaders, and Engineering Managers, although involvement with and support of others within the engineering teams as required is expected. The Role Leadership Responsible for the definition of and be the subject matter expert in our software development lifecycle/engineering vision and solution, realized in alignment with the Head of Technical Strategy
Director of Engineering in Surrey employer: Willis Towers Watson
WTW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional and personal growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, private healthcare, and a robust pension scheme. The collaborative work culture fosters strong relationships across teams, while the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects within the affinity insurance sector allows for impactful contributions to the company's success. With hybrid working options and a commitment to employee wellbeing, WTW stands out as a rewarding place to build a fulfilling career.
