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Mobile Refrigeration Engineer
Invictus Recruitment
Manchester
In office
Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Mobile Refrigeration Engineer Manchester Area Up to £51,000 + Door to Door Travel

The Opportunity:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading FM & refrigeration services provider for an experienced Mobile Refrigeration Engineer. Youll be joining a highly respected business, working on a long-term contract covering supermarket stores across Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer seeking stability and a competitive package.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Service, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration systems across multiple retail sites
  • Fault-finding and ensuring minimal downtime on critical systems
  • Working to planned and reactive maintenance schedules
  • Ensuring compliance with company and client safety standards

Requirements:

  • Proven background in refrigeration engineering (Supermarket experience desirable)
  • Preferably Co2 experience
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Whats on Offer:

  • Salary £51,000 per annum
  • Fully equipped company van + fuel card
  • Standby allowance Incorporated in Salary (1-in-4 rota)
  • Excellent company benefits package
  • Long-term, secure contract with a market-leading FM provider
Electrical Engineer EV Charging and Renewable Technologies
Aqumen Recruitment
Bristol
In office
Junior - Mid
£45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client, A national renewable technology provider, is seeking Electrical Engineers to support the installation, maintenance and repair of EV charging systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and the ability to work independently on customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, maintain and repair AC and DC EV charging equipment
  • Complete warranty and remedial work to manufacturer standards
  • Ensure installations meet regulatory and company quality requirements
  • Identify issues and report non-conformities
  • Deliver clear communication and excellent customer service

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations
  • IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
  • Strong IT literacy

Desirable:

  • ECS card
  • 2391 Inspection & Testing
  • Level 3 EV Charger Installation qualification

Benefits

  • Company/fleet vehicle or car allowance
  • Company pension

Why Apply?

A great opportunity to join a growing industry with long-term career prospects, progress to supervisory positions if you want it, and take advantage of ongoing training and exposure to cutting-edge EV technology.

AI Solution Lead
Raytheon
Warminster
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI/ML solutions aligned to organisational strategy and operational objectives.
  • Define scalable, secure, and maintainable AI architectures, covering data pipelines, model lifecycle management, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
  • Provide technical oversight across the full AI lifecycle: concept, prototyping, production deployment, and optimisation.
  • Review and approve solution designs produced by AI Solution Engineers and wider delivery teams.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop AI Solution Engineer(s) and associated technical staff.
  • Set technical direction and ensure consistency in engineering standards across AI initiatives.
  • Conduct code and design reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability.
  • Identify capability gaps and drive upskilling across the AI team.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.
  • Own technical delivery of AI solutions, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
  • Oversee deployment of AI systems into secure or controlled environments.
  • Ensure compatibility of AI solutions with DevSecOps pipelines and enterprise technology stacks.
  • Define and monitor performance metrics for deployed models, ensuring operational effectiveness and reliability.
  • Lead remediation and optimisation efforts when performance, compliance, or operational risks arise.
  • Embed ethical AI principles, including fairness, explainability, auditability, and transparency, into solution design.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support accreditation and assurance activities within regulated or defence environments.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with AI deployment.
  • Translate operational or business requirements into AI-enabled solution approaches.
  • Engage senior stakeholders, providing clear technical briefings and strategic recommendations.
  • Contribute to AI capability roadmaps and innovation strategies.
  • Lead technical input into bids, proposals, or programme planning activities where required.
  • Conduct horizon scanning to evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess relevance to operational use cases.
  • Drive continuous improvement of AI engineering practices, tooling, and delivery methods.
  • Champion adoption of MLOps practices to enhance repeatability, traceability, and scalability.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination across engineering teams.

Who we are looking for:

The successful candidate will be a technically astute AI Solution Lead who thrives on engineering execution to realise enterprise goals.You will be responsible for designing and sustaining AI/ML solutions that align with the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) architectural vision. The AI Solution Lead must possess a deep understanding of AI technologies, with the ability to leverage data insights for model development and optimisation using frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, while also driving intelligent process automation across the machine learning lifecycle through platforms like Azure Machine Learning. This role is pivotal in aligning AI technology with architecture vision and goals, ensuring secure, interoperable systems to drive and automate data driven decision making.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive experience in leading technical teams designing and delivering end-to-end AI/ML solutions from concept to production within regulated or controlled environments.
  • Strong Python expertise and deep knowledge of ML frameworks
  • Experience defining scalable ML architectures, including lifecycle management, monitoring, and resilience strategies
  • Experience overseeing deployment using containerisation and orchestration platforms and governing CI/CD and MLOps practices
  • Strong understanding of API-led integration within enterprise systems
  • Experience embedding responsible AI principles into architectural design
  • Strong understanding of secure coding, data protection, and governance frameworks, and experience supporting accreditation or assurance processes
  • Accountability for technical risk identification and mitigation
  • Experience translating operational requirements into AI-enabled capabilities
  • Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
  • Experience defining AI roadmaps and technical strategy
  • Strong decision-making capability balancing innovation, risk, and operational constraints
  • Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing AI/ML engineers
  • Strong systems-level analytical thinking
  • Ability to operate autonomously with accountability for outcomes
  • Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience
Section Engineer - Noise Barriers/FRC
Morson Edge
London
In office
Mid - Senior
£475/day - £525/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Location: Copthall Tunnel North (UB9 6JL) Rate: £475-£525 (INSIDE IR35) Monday-Friday 10 Hour days (7:30am-5:30pm\_ Job Introduction Manage and drive the engineering aspects of a section of the works, developing and reporting of section programmes and budgets and ensuring that the works are conducted in accordance with the project requirements including health and safety. Liaise between different site disciplines to ensure effective planning and use of project resources. Main Responsibilities •Managing and co-ordinating the activities of the site engineers to ensure all setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme. •Develop 4-weekly programmes with site engineer and simple benchmark productivity measures for the workforce and assess actual programme and productivity achieved for review at weekly progress meetings to include resource requirements. •Complete inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner. •Communicate with works managers, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided. •Communicate to the QA and QS teams non-conformances, and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained. •Procurement of Plant, Materials and Equipment through Requisitions. •Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team. •Adherence to project policies and procedures. The Ideal Candidate Essential: •Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HNC in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering •Understanding of Engineering Principles •Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices. •Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system). •Relevant CSCS Card •Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management •Presentation Skills Training (as they deliver inductions / briefings etc). Desirable: •Computer competence (Auto CAD, Aphex).

Technical Lead - Software Developer
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Belfast
Hybrid
Senior
£80,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Our client is a globally recognised organisation with a dedicated innovation function responsible for building cutting-edge applications that transform the working lives of finance and tax professionals. Their mission is to rapidly prototype ideas, gather meaningful user feedback and scale the solutions that deliver the biggest impact.
They are now seeking a Senior Manager / Technical Lead to drive technical excellence, guide a high-performing Scrum team, and help deliver products used across their worldwide network. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your technical leadership directly shapes real-world outcomes.
The RoleIn this senior leadership position, you will:

  • Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary Scrum team, fostering a high-performance engineering culture.
  • Architect and implement scalable, resilient technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with designers, BAs, product owners and QA to deliver exceptional user experiences.
  • Act as the Technical Lead for key product areas, solving complex problems with pragmatic, modern engineering approaches.
  • Work closely with Product to shape backlogs, prioritise features and plan sprints.
  • Support rapid prototyping to accelerate time-to-value.

About YouYou are an experienced engineering leader with:

  • Strong commercial experience leading development teams.
  • Recent hands-on development experience and the ability to guide technical decision-making.
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs, databases, CI/CD, automated deployments and Agile development.
  • Experience with automated testing (TDD/BDD) and Git-based version control.
  • A humble, empathetic, adaptable approach to leadership.

Desirable (not essential):

  • Angular, Java, cloud (AWS/Azure) and NoSQL experience.

What’s on Offer

  • A genuinely supportive, people-focused culture with strong emphasis on continuous learning.
  • Opportunities to work on global, high-impact digital initiatives.
  • Hybrid working with flexibility.
  • A chance to advance your career within a highly innovative technology environment.

How to ApplyIf you’re a technical leader who loves building impactful products and wants to join a world-class innovation team, we’d love to hear from “Apply Now” or contact Juliann Deegan at Hays Technology for a confidential conversation.

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Skills:
Technical Lead Java Angular

Benefits:
Competitive

Day Shift Engineer
Hamilton Rowe Recruitment Ltd
Borehamwood
In office
Mid
£45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
£47,000We have an excellent Day Shift Engineer role based in Hertfordshire, great for those looking to avoid commuting to London, looking to join a highly reputable service provider, work on a large, commercial site and to be part of a tight knight, experience maintenance team.

This is a static, day shift role, following 4 on / 4 off pattern (Day shift only)

As a Day Shift Engineer, you will carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, troubleshoot / fault find, respond to emergencies, report into the Engineering Manager, update site logbooks and ensure the client is satisfied with the service provided.

Day Shift Engineer Duties:

  • PPMs & Reactive maintenance
  • Statutory Compliance
  • Single and Three Phase Power, Motors, Generators, Shutdowns, Switchgear, Motors, Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarm Test, AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, Sprinkler Systems, Pumps, Belts, BMS Operation
  • Carry out isolation of plant and systems in accordance with safety requirements.
  • Ensure corrective/repair works are carried out in accordance with regulations.
  • Endorse safe working practices, quality standards conformity and best practice methods.
  • Organising subcontractors
  • Completing logbooks and RAMS
  • Reports
  • Permits to work
  • Raise and close jobs on PDA’s as necessary.

Day Shift Engineer Requirements:

  • Fully qualified in either electrical engineering / installations or a mechanical related subject (City and Guilds / EAL / NVQ or equivalent)
  • At least 3 years experience within commercial building maintenance
  • Good M&E system knowledge
  • Client facing attitude

Salary and Package:

  • £47,000 per annum
  • 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (Day shift only)
  • 20 days annual leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Plenty of overtime
  • Additional training
  • Internal progression

If you’re interested in this Day Shift Engineer role, apply today!

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Engineering Manager (Plantroom)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Rochester
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

£52,000 - £57,000 + Yearly Bonus + Company Car + Progression + Benefits

Rochester

Do you have a background working within Plantrooms/HVAC within senior, Supervisory or Management settings looking to take the next step in your career in a role that will see you split your time between the office and sites to oversee installs and repairs for a core team of subcontractors, with a business that will provide you with a company car, a steady position within an expanding business and a generous yearly bonus to reward your input?

This company is a tight-knit, long-established business that maintain and repair Plantrooms for blue-chip clients in and around London, as well as smaller clients locally. They are ever expanding, continuously winning new contracts and remaining a market-leader within their industry.

This diverse role involves creating quotes, liaising with clients, and managing teams of contractors on site. Your work will be split between time at the head office in Rochester and working on sites in and around London to draw up plans complete administrative tasks and support managers.

This role would suit someone from a Plant/HVAC/Engineering background, looking to take on a new challenge where you will progress into an Engineering/ Contract Manager with a well-established company.

The Role

* Signing off on work completed by contractors.
* Maintaining and creating client relationships.
* Regular visits to survey sites.
* Procurement of materials.

The Person

* Plantroom background
* Commutable to Rochester/London

Reference : BBBH24524

Key words : Senior Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, Manager, MEP, Contract manager, Plant maintenance, Plant room, Project manager, HVAC, construction, Pumps, Maintenance, M&E, Kent, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Strood, Dartford, Bromley, Gravesend, London

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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Engineering Manager (Bespoke Manufacturing)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Taunton
In office
Senior - Leader
£80,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

£76,000 - £84,000 + Progression to Engineering Director + Bonus + Pension + Increasing Holiday + Free Parking

Taunton

Are you a senior Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering, or a technically strong leader ready to step into a pivotal leadership role within a well-established engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke, highly specialised machinery for global markets?

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading OEM as part of a structured succession plan, offering a clear pathway to Engineering Director. You will lead a multi-skilled engineering team, driving innovation, safety and continuous improvement across the design and delivery of engineered-to-order machinery.

With over 100 years of engineering heritage, this company has built a global reputation for producing precision-engineered converting and printing machinery. Continued investment in product development and people has created the need for a senior engineering leader to help shape the future technical direction of the business.

This role would suit someone from an Engineering Manager, senior commissioning, field service, or hands-on leadership background who is looking to step into a broader, more influential position within an OEM environment. You will take ownership of engineering direction while remaining closely involved in technical decision-making, team leadership and continuous improvement, with a clear pathway to Engineering Director.

The Role:

  • Lead and develop the Engineering Department, setting technical standards and direction
  • Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies to improve safety, cost and performance
  • Oversee the design, development and continuous improvement of bespoke machinery
  • Ensure all designs meet CE, UL and UKCA compliance requirements
  • Supervise technical documentation, risk assessments and design FMEA processes
  • Support customer-facing engineering activities including service, spares, installation and commissioning

The Person:

  • Background in engineering leadership or a senior hands-on role
  • Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience working with machinery, OEM environments or capital equipment projects

Reference: BBBH24579

Keywords: Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Engineering Director, OEM Manufacturing, Bespoke Machinery, Capital Equipment, Converting Machinery, Printing Machinery, CE, UKCA, UL, Taunton

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit an up-to-date CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline and will be dependent on experience, qualifications and skill set.

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Service Manager - Senior Gate Engineer
Get Staffed Online Recruitment
Royston
Hybrid
Senior
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Hertfordshire (SG8 0NZ)
Working Pattern: Primarily office-based with occasional site visits
Salary: Circa £52,000 per annum

Lead. Develop. Grow the Department. Drive Technical Excellence.

Our client is seeking an experienced Service Manager - someone with proven success running a technical service department in the gate automation, access control, or related electro-mechanical field. This isn’t about maintaining the status quo, they need a leader who will refine their processes, mentor the team and actively scale the department to meet increasing demand.

If you’re currently leading a service team or managing Field Engineers and want to take full ownership of a department shaping its direction, developing your people, and still staying close to the engineering detail - this role offers the perfect balance.

The Role
As Service Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the performance, development, and technical standards of our client’s Service Department. You’ll be the bridge between technical excellence and operational growth. You’ll be leading a skilled team (Engineers and admin), ensuring exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

You’ll act as the technical authority, guiding Engineers on complex faults and ensuring best practice across safety, quality, and compliance. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the department’s future, identifying opportunities to expand services, improve processes, and support the company’s ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor and develop Engineers and administrative staff within the service function.
  • Act as the main technical escalation point for complex troubleshooting and fault resolution.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, resource planning, and workflow to ensure efficiency and quality.
  • Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a responsive and professional service at all times.
  • Prepare quotations for service work, repairs and system upgrades.
  • Attend site as required to support Engineers, verify technical standards, or liaise with clients.
  • Ensure compliance with Health and amp; Safety and industry regulations (including DHF standards).
  • Monitor KPIs, manage stock and service resources effectively.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews, encouraging a motivated and high-performing team.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the department’s capabilities and profitability.

About You
You’re an experienced leader with a strong technical foundation and genuine enthusiasm for developing both people and processes. You lead by example, firm but fair, with a focus on clear communication and efficiency. You understand the realities of service work, from field challenges to customer expectations, and you bring structure, consistency, forward-thinking, and solution focused leadership to drive success.

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience managing or leading a service, maintenance or technical department.
  • Strong technical background within gate automation, access control, or comparable electro-mechanical systems.
  • Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
  • Confident mentoring and supporting Engineers both on-site and remotely.
  • Commercial awareness and customer-focused approach.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Strong IT literacy (Excel, Word, service management software).
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Working knowledge of DHF gate safety standards (qualification preferred).

What Our Client Offers

  • Salary circa £52,000 per annum.
  • Performance related bonus.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Senior leadership role within an established and growing company.
  • A chance to truly own the department and shape its future.
  • Supportive, professional environment.
  • Hybrid flexibility after probation.

Ready to Lead the Next Stage of Growth

If you’ve successfully led a technical service function and are ready to build, develop, and drive a department to the next level, while keeping your technical edge, our client would love to hear from you

CNC Manufacturing Support Engineer
Technical Placements
Stockport
In office
Junior - Mid
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

As CNC Manufacturing Support Engineer, join a growing, globally backed manufacturer in the defence sector, supplying equipment to the British military. This is a great opportunity to support and improve CNC machining operations within a well-established engineering business.

Role Overview

Provide technical and project support across CNC machining, focusing on process improvement, tooling, documentation, and operator training. Youll work closely with production, engineering, and external partners to ensure high standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and improve CNC machining processes
  • Design fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions
  • Optimise cutting tools and machining methods
  • Create and maintain SOPs and manufacturing documentation
  • Deliver operator training
  • Manage engineering projects and machine installations
  • Coordinate with suppliers and contractors
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • Strong CNC machining knowledge (milling essential)
  • Experience with tooling, process improvement, and documentation
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Project management experience (Microsoft Project preferred)
  • ERP experience (e.g. SAP)

Desirable:PRINCE2, CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor), precision industries experience, Lean/CI knowledge, ex-operator background.

Benefits

  • MonThurs 07:0015:30, Fri 07:0012:00
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
  • 7% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Sick pay, wellbeing programme, cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking with EV charging

Full job description available on request.

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.The client is part of the Armed Forces Covenant achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join the team, recognising military skills and qualifications in the recruitment and selection process.

If you are passionate about Manufacturing and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat.

Engineering Manager
Verto People
Reading
In office
Senior - Leader
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch Manager required to join a global, leading engineering supplier.

The successful Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch Manager will be responsible for leading a team of Sales Engineers, Supply Chain, and General Engineering teams. This role will focus on overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, driving efficiency, and supporting the successful delivery of various pneumatic & hydraulic products and solutions, plus managing relationships with existing customers and distributors while developing new business opportunities in the Fluid Power sector.

The Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch Manager Role must have a proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, drive performance, and implement high-quality standards. You will ideally have a background in fluid power, specifically Pneumatics & hydraulics, or related sectors. We are looking for a dynamic manager who can enhance operations, optimise team performance, and deliver impactful results.

Package:

  • £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Company pension
  • Bonus
  • Additional benefits

Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch ManagerRole:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Sales Engineers, supply chain, and general engineering teams within fluid power, specificallyhydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Drive team performance and optimise operations to meet company objectives.
  • Manage relationships with existing customers and distributors while developing new business opportunities in the Fluid Power sector.
  • Maintain effective inventory management, stock control, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
  • Liaise with various engineering departments.
  • Handle fluid power sales-related activities, including providing product demonstrations, attending exhibitions, and negotiating sales.
  • Site-based near Basingstoke

Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch ManagerRequirements:

  • Proven experience as a Branch Manager, Depot Manager, Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Site Manager, Sales Manager or in a similar leadership role within an engineering environment.
  • Experience with Pneumatics and Hydraulics is essential. Knowledge of Fluid Power products, such as Valves, Pumps, Filtration, Compressors, Vacuum Systems, Blowers, Motors, or similar mechanical engineering products, is highly desirable.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, and motivating teams to deliver impactful results for hydraulic solutions.
  • Solid experience in managing day-to-day operations, including sales, customer service, inventory control, and logistics.
  • Sales Manager, Account Manager, Service Manager, Design Manager or Internal Sales Engineer looking to step up into a Site Manager role will also be considered.
  • Ability to commute to Basingstoke daily.
  • An engineering degree or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.
Senior Project Manager
VolkerWessels Uk
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation business working on multiple projects across the UK.

The Senior Project Manager is the most senior project based member of staff and is both an integral member of the Project Operations Team and the leader of the Team. The Team is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the project throughout the delivery ensuring the project is planned, programmed and delivered on time to the satisfaction of the client with respect to quality, safety, environmental impact and budget.

About you

  • Proven technical and project management abilities
  • Strong organisational and management skills
  • Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
  • Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
  • Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment
  • Experience from a Civils background.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
  • Private medical care
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
  • Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
  • Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Mental health, physical health, and financial support
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Maintenance Engineer
Euro Projects Recruitment
Leicester
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Engineer, Leicestershire, £45,000 - £52,000, Weekly Pay

  • Maintenance Engineer jobs, Mechanical Engineer jobs, Engineering Technician jobs, Plant Engineer jobs or Heavy Engineering Jobs
  • TBC likely up to £20.69ph + Overtime. Any hours worked over 42.5 will be paid at £31.04ph (1.5x) & Sundays are paid at £41.38ph (2x). Pay is weekly every Thursday!
  • Working hours: Week 1 - 07:00-16:00 Monday to Friday (42.5-hour week) Week 2 - 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, then Saturday 08:00 17:00 paid at £31.04ph (51-hour week overall). Projected Annual Earnings up to £52,000 + Overtime.

An exciting opportunity to join a leading recycling and waste management company, working on a wide range of mechanical equipment. You will be part of a skilled and experienced team, ensuring machinery is maintained to the highest standard and supporting smooth operational performance.

This Maintenance Engineer job will suit:

  • A mechanically biased engineer with a strong fault finding and maintenance skillset on mechanical plant & machinery.
  • Those with hydraulics, pneumatics and basic electrical skills.
  • Candidates with Welding, fabrication, and general assembly skills.
  • Someone with a relevant qualification in engineering
  • Candidates with a proactive, can-do attitude

This Maintenance Engineer job will involve:

  • Carrying out scheduled maintenance, servicing, and inspections to a high standard
  • Reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis on mechanical plant & machinery
  • Welding, fabrication, and general mechanical work
  • Completing all required paperwork and attending training as needed
  • Working as part of a team to support operational targets and continuous improvement

This Maintenance Engineer job is commutable from Leicester, Narborough, Blaby, Hinckley, Nuneaton, and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.
Please note that if you are not contacted within ten days, your application has not been successful.

Head of Engineering
Sureserve Group
Nottingham
Hybrid
Leader
£70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

HI Group is a specialist Managed Services Provider for Net Zero programmes. As part of the Sureserve family, we support clients in the Design, Build, Finance, and Operation of Low Carbon Transition Projects. Our services cover the entire lifecyclefrom carbon baselining to post-project monitoring and verificationensuring the highest standards of sector governance in renewable energy solutions and sustainable project development.

Working to a hybrid working model from the office in Nottingham, this is a senior technical leadership role responsible for setting, governing, and continuously improving engineering design across our renewable and low-carbon energy projects.

Acting as the organizations technical authority, you will provide oversight and assurance across Solar PV, BESS, District Heat Networks, and Heat Pump technologies. You will balance strong engineering governance with practical, hands-on leadership to ensure designs are safe, compliant, optimized, and commercially aligned. This is a key leadership role within a growing SME environment, requiring a consistent presence in the Nottingham office.

Click here to learn more about the impact of HI Group

Engineering Leadership & Technical Authority

  • Serve as the senior technical authority for all engineering design activities.
  • Review, challenge, and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Establish and improve engineering standards, QA processes, and design governance.
  • Ensure designs are safe, compliant, buildable, and commercially robust.
  • Own complex technical matters, escalating only material risks where appropriate.

Engineering Function Management

  • Lead the engineering team, ensuring effective workload allocation and delivery to programme.
  • Manage resource planning, utilization, and capability development across the project portfolio.
  • Align design outputs with programme milestones and cost objectives alongside Project Management and Commercial teams.
  • Build scalable engineering capability and contribute directly to projects as a hands-on leader.

Line Management & Professional Standards

  • Hold full line management responsibility, including performance management and development.
  • Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and pride in engineering output.
  • Promote a professional culture aligned with Engineering Council principles.
  • Support engineers in progressing toward CEng, IEng, or EngTech status.

Project, Commercial & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Contribute to feasibility, optioneering, and technical due diligence.
  • Support value engineering and technical risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide senior technical engagement with clients, supply chain partners, DNOs, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Strengthen technical relationships with key suppliers and delivery partners.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working toward chartership with demonstrable progression.
  • Demonstrable success in engineering design and delivery roles.
  • Strong technical foundation in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Building Services.
  • Proven experience leading or managing engineering teams and approving technical documentation.
  • Deep understanding of UK engineering standards and safe design principles.

Highly Desirable:

  • Experience in renewable/low-carbon infrastructure (Solar PV, BESS, Heat Pumps, Heat Networks).
  • Experience implementing engineering standards or QA frameworks.
  • Experience engaging with DNOs and regulatory authorities.

Package details

  • Up to £70,000 + 10% Car allowance or company car
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Access to Enjoy Benefits Portal (discounts, salary sacrifice opportunities for a range of services)
  • 25 days + Bank holidays (service based increasing holiday scheme)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and other family friendly policies
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Bike2Work Scheme
  • EV Car Scheme

Click here to learn more about HI Group

Licenced Engineer
Morson Edge
Carterton
In office
Mid - Senior
£60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1 / B2 – A400M)

Recruiter: Morson Edge
Location: RAF Brize Norton
Aircraft Type: A400M
Contract Type: 6 months Contract
Rate: £60 per hour
Clearance: Must be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance
Shift Pattern: 5x5x4, 07:00 – 19:00

Morson Edge are recruiting for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to support A400M aircraft maintenance and certification activities at RAF Brize Norton. This role requires an engineer capable of meeting MAA RA4801 requirements and holding appropriate company approvals to perform and certify aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong safety awareness, leadership capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. There may also be opportunities to undertake limited supervisory responsibilities to support operational requirements and role development.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and certify A400M aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures

Certify own work and, where authorised, the work of others within the scope of approvals held

Work under the direction of the Senior Licensed Engineer (SLE) or Lead Engineer (LE), supporting team delivery and safe working practices

Lead groups of engineers on assigned tasks to meet delivery and safety requirements

Identify, address, and report safety concerns immediately

Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, serviceable, and safe condition

Raise, complete, and review maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Recommend improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency

Mentor apprentices, trainees, and new starters, monitoring performance and reporting as required

Maintain currency with Read & Sign notices and regulatory updates

Support offsite activities when required (e.g. AOG or line support)

Uphold professional standards of behaviour, discipline, and presentation in line with company values

Health, Safety & Compliance

Comply with all Health & Safety, Aviation Safety, and Security responsibilities

Apply Human Factors and safety management principles to all activities

Support organisational Safety Management System and security policies

Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others in the workplace

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Hold an appropriate Category B licence in accordance with CAA Part 66, or equivalent experience

Completion of MOD Phase 2 Technical Training (in line with MAA RA4808)

A400M Type Course completed

Valid EWIS and Human Factors training

Ability to obtain and exercise company approvals to the full extent of licence held

Successfully complete role-based Competency Assessment and Independent Quality Board

Proven ability to work effectively within a team and lead technicians on task

Strong communication skills and good aviation safety awareness

Hold a UK driving licence and be capable of obtaining an airside driving permit

Eligible to obtain and maintain UK security clearance

Desirable Skills

High level of technical experience within military or regulated aviation environments

Previous supervisory or mentoring experience

What’s on Offer

£60 per hour contract rate

Contract role supporting A400M operations at RAF Brize Norton

Structured day shift pattern (5x5x4)

Regulated, safety-focused engineering environment

Potential for role development and contract extension

Card Solutions Architects - Contract role - Sheffield - Immediate
StrategicsIQ Ltd
Sheffield
In office
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

We are seeking two highly experienced and SeniorSolution Architects with deep expertise in card processing platforms to drive architecture and design across a large-scale commercial cards ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver end-to-end solution architecture for card-based systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and platform roadmaps
  • Translate business requirements (BRDs) into solution designs, decomposing into MVPs, epics, and detailed technical stories
  • Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure architectures across distributed systems
  • Define integration patterns (REST APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture) across internal platforms and external partners
  • Provide hands-on architectural leadership to engineering teams, ensuring design consistency and adherence to standards
  • Govern solutions through architecture review boards, ensuring compliance with security, data, and infrastructure standards
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, including performance, scalability, and security concerns
  • Collaborate with vendors and third parties to define interoperability models and integration contracts
  • Contribute to technology strategy, including cloud adoption, modernization, and legacy transformation initiatives
  • Promote adoption of modern engineering practices including microservices, API-first design, and domain-driven design

Required Experience

  • 15+ years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture, with a strong focus on banking and payments systems
  • Deep domain knowledge of card processing systems (e.g., authorization, clearing, settlement, dispute management)
  • Proven experience designing high-throughput, low-latency transactional systems
  • Experience operating within large-scale, matrixed enterprise environments
  • Strong background in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including relevant certifications
  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex, ambiguous technical problems and translate them into structured solutions
  • Strong stakeholder engagement across business, engineering, and infrastructure teams

Technical Skills

  • Architecture & Design: Microservices, event-driven architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), layered architecture
  • Integration: RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specs, messaging systems (Kafka, MQ), asynchronous processing
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Cloud-native design, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines
  • Data: Distributed data systems, RDBMS/NoSQL, data modelling, data consistency patterns
  • Security: Secure-by-design principles, IAM, encryption, threat modelling, regulatory compliance
  • Resilience: High availability, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, observability (logging, monitoring, tracing)
  • Channels: Experience designing across web, mobile, API gateways, and backend orchestration layers
  • Legacy Integration: Exposure to mainframe systems (desirable but not essential)

Additional Capabilities

  • Strong focus on cybersecurity and secure architecture practices
  • Experience designing mission-critical systems with strict uptime and performance SLAs
  • Ability to mentor engineers and architects, driving technical best practices and governance
  • Comfortable working across global teams with distributed stakeholders
Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Edinburgh
In office
Senior - Leader
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Edinburgh

£46,000 - £52,000 + Vehicle + Fuel card + 25 days holiday + Early Finish Friday + Mon to Friday only

Are you looking to work for a small but outstanding employer which offers an environment with all new machinery and equipment, where you will oversee the design and production of finished equipment that makes a difference in the community?

Would you like to work for a company with an outstanding order book that has been nominated for a number of innovation and growth awards?

On offer is a blended, hands-on leadership role combining design and production technical leadership (50%) with operations management (50%). You will own end-to-end delivery from raw materials through fabrication, assembly, quality, warehousing, and dispatch.

You will set the gold standard for weld quality, mechanical assembly and finishing, train and mentor the team, and ensure every product is safe, durable, and compliant to the EN 1176 standards for play equipment. In parallel, you will run the operational engine: planning, inventory, logistics, KPIs, and the day-to-day systems that support ISO 9001.

The successful candidate must be comfortable transitioning from a welding mask to a management meeting within the same hour.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design of Specialist Equipment using Fusion 360
  • Production & Workshop Leadership
  • Own the day-to-day workshop flow from raw material prep to final bolt-on assembly
  • Set and enforce the benchmark for weld quality, structural integrity, and finishing
  • Translate technical drawings into step-by-step fabrication instructions
  • Maintain welding equipment and critical tooling
  • Production Planning & Scheduling, Inventory, Warehousing & Dispatch
  • Quality System Execution (ISO 9001)

The person:

  • Proven experience leading a fabrication/assembly workshop/manufacturing environment
  • Experience with Design of Mechanical Equipment
  • Strong hands-on capability in MIG/TIG welding and heavy-duty assembly
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate them into shop-floor instructions

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Design, Fusion 360, Fabricator, MIG, TIG, Workshop Manager, Quality, ISO9001, Production Manager, Engineering Drawings

Reference Number: BBBH24308C

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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Technical Systems Manager
KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED
Saint Helens
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title:Technical Systems Manager

Knauf stands foropportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Technical Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. … To learn more about the business, clickhere.

Can you say yes?..

  • Do you enjoy problem-solving?
  • Do you have a hands on approach?
  • Do you have good communication skills?

As ourTechnical Systems Manager, you will play a key part in the implementation of our Rock Mineral Wool projects whilst ensuring we adhere to regulatory and commercial needs.

What youll be doing

  • Plan and deliver testing and assessment to support the delivery of the Shotton Certification Preparation Plan
  • Liaise with regulations specialists within KI to understands implications for testing
  • Monitor the relevant testing methods and testing standards to support a strategy that ensures we are delivering compliant products & systems in the most effective way.
  • Understand and disseminate requirements of test standards.
  • The Technical Systems Manager will be the lead person that develops and supports fire test programs
  • Product and system testing for both GMW and RMW and can also include non-fire applications such as acoustics, flat roof loading and fixing pull-through testing.
  • Triage testing and system development ideas from the wider business in preparation for NPD decisions.
  • Achieve specific certification or 3rd party documentation when required
  • Develop strong partnerships with product management to provide technical input into relevant projects, market messaging and collateral.
  • With the support of the Technical Quality Manager, Specification teams and Product Managers, identify from internal projects and site visits, new or enhanced products or system opportunities.
  • Interface with other team members, departments, and the plants to support the product development process and follow-up product certification to ensure product compliance.
  • Responsibility for delivery of testing and assessment is limited to KINE products and systems only.

A full role profile is available upon request from HR/Talent Acquisition.

What wed love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you.

If you have any of the following this would be an added advantage:

  • Relevant degree within the construction
  • 5 years of construction/construction product work experience
  • Have a good knowledge of construction types & construction details
  • Have a basic knowledge of all relevant Building Regulations and product and application standards
  • Be able to interpret construction descriptions, sketches and drawings
  • Must have a hands on approach and direct experience of product testing ideally within the construction industry with relation to fire
  • Comprehensive IT skill set
  • Good reporting and data interpretation skills
  • Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Effective management and prioritization of personal workload

We’ll provide:

  • Enhanced Holiday Pay 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
  • 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
  • Group Income Protection
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
  • Life Assurance 4 x annual salary
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Staff Bonus Scheme
  • Career Progression Routes
  • Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan
  • Perkbox
  • Access to Costco Membership
  • Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
  • On site Gyms
  • Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
  • Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On site Car Charging Points

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.

Knauf Insulation welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of: age; sex; disability; ethnicity; gender identity; religion/belief; sexual orientation; marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity. In particular, we encourage applications from people from a minority background or from demographics that are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry.

We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 1) and take care to ensure good EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) practices in all our operations. If you are invited to an interview, a member of our team will be in touch via email to enquire about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments that we can make for your interview.

Civil Engineering Manager (Drainage)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Wrexham
In office
Senior - Leader
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Wrexham

£60,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Private Medical Insurance + Company Benefits

Are you an Engineering Manager or Civil Engineer with a background in civil engineering and drainage, particularly within residential construction, looking to play a key role in the early development and technical delivery of major housing projects across North Wales and the Northwest?

Do you want to join a growing residential developer where you will take ownership of site viability, drainage strategy and engineering coordination, working closely with consultants, housing associations and statutory bodies from initial site identification through to construction issue?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established and expanding construction company where you will oversee civil engineering activities across multiple developments. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating potential sites, managing site investigations and coordinating drainage and infrastructure design to ensure projects are technically sound and commercially viable.

In this role, the successful Engineering Manager or similar will primarily work on both greenfield and brownfield sites, identifying site constraints and managing investigations to determine development feasibility. You will liaise with statutory authorities, oversee ground investigations, review site reports and manage civil engineering consultants through the design stages. You will also act as a key point of contact for housing association clients and support planning applications, drainage strategies and the technical discharge of conditions.

The ideal candidate will have experience within civil engineering. You will understand site investigations, drainage, SuDS, highways adoption and flood risk. Experience managing consultants and familiarity with AutoCAD and project management software are essential.

The role will be based from the Wrexham head office with occasional travel to project sites across North Wales and Northwest England.

The Role:
* Assessing greenfield and brownfield sites, identifying constraints and development viability
* Managing ground investigations and reviewing site investigation reports
* Liaising with statutory authorities, consultants and housing association clients
* Managing civil engineering design consultants through to construction issue

The Person:
* Background in Civil Engineering or similar
* Experience with civil engineering design
* Knowledge of highways adoption, drainage agreements and SuDS

Reference Number: BBBH24199HT3

Keywords: Greenfield, Brownfield, Civils, Civil Engineering, Engineering Manager, SuDS, Drainage, Residential Construction, Flood Risk, Highways, Wrexham, AutoCAD

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Verso Recruitment
Buckingham
In office
Senior - Leader
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 basic + EMI share scheme + benefits

A highly specialised engineering company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its technical activities during an exciting period of growth and a very full order book!

This is a small 8-person business, so your role will be VERY broad.
Most of your role will be to provide technical leadership and oversight across engineering projects. But you will be required to be ‘hands-on’ at times in mechanical design, either because the project needs it or to cover people’s work while they’re on holiday etc. You will also need to be customer-facing and able to talk to clients. You will engage with new and existing clients to help win new business or ensure projects are delivered.

This role would suit an experienced Engineering Manager who is still hands-on (or capable of being) or a highly experienced Senior/Principal/Lead Mechanical Engineer, looking to take the step up into a leadership role.

You must have a strong technical background in mechanical design involving precision hydraulics/pneumatics. Any experience in robotics/automation or similar would be highly beneficial, but not essential.

The business designs and builds complex bespoke engineering systems for high-profile clients, combining mechanical design, electronics, software and advanced engineering techniques.
Reporting directly to the Board, you will take responsibility for the technical leadership and operational delivery. This role requires a hands-on engineering leader who is equally comfortable solving technical challenges, managing a small engineering team, and supporting business development activity.

You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business, ensuring projects are delivered successfully while also identifying opportunities to secure new work.

Key Responsibilities - Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics

  • Work closely with the Board to develop and execute the company’s long-term business strategy.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight across engineering projects.
  • Support the engineering team in solving complex mechanical and systems design challenges.
  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with long-standing international customers.
  • Lead business development activities, including preparing quotations and proposals.
  • Manage and support a small team of engineers and technical staff.
  • Participate in design reviews, ensuring high engineering standards and practical solutions.

Skills & Experience - Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics

  • Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role combining technical and commercial responsibilities.
  • Strong mechanical design and practical engineering skills.
  • Ability to manage projects and teams in a hands-on engineering environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers, suppliers and internal teams.
  • Comfortable working in a small, agile engineering business.
  • Experience with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor desirable).
  • Strong technical background in pneumatics, hydraulics or robotics.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements for working on defence-related projects.

If you have any specific questions about this Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics role in Buckingham, please call David on 01582 350052.

Junior Race Engineer
Prodrive
Banbury
In office
Junior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.

We are looking for a Junior Race Engineer to join our Aston Martin Racing team and develop your skills in managing the car, drivers and car crews at test and race events. You will work with the Chief Race Engineer to support and run cars in a variety of series with our customer and Prodrive operated programmes. This will also you require to act as a data / systems / performance engineer when requested to help in your development and allow you to learn from the more experienced members of the team to enhance your skill and knowledge levels.

You will be tasked with optimising the performance of the car and drivers and be responsible for the technical specification of the race car, while maintaining all running records. Between events you will be tasked with investigating areas of performance development to enhance the quality of our simulation tools and vehicle dynamics software to help push forwards the performance of the Aston Martin GT3 and GT4 products.

Key responsibilities

  • In an effective and timely manner, and in conjunction with the technical staff you will produce build specifications, set up sheets, and all other necessary documentation for all events, whether test or race.
  • Conduct analysis and optimisation of the vehicle setup parameters.
  • Conduct research into the potential areas of development for the Aston Martin GT cars.
  • Issuing technical work lists after sessions (ie. set up changes, specification changes, tyre choice, etc) and after events to ensure cars are prepared in an optimal manner.
  • Liaising with drivers on a regular basis on all matters technical as regards the car and team.
  • Providing constructive feedback on driving styles to suit the circuits demands.
  • Keeping accurate notes, issuing an event report from tests and races, ensuring such reports and notes are filed in such a manner as to make them easily accessible for future reference.
  • Keeping a summarised mileage record of all running and have ensure this is available for the Chief Mechanic to use for filing records, etc.
  • Planning, performing, and reporting on specific tests, ie. aerodynamic, R&D rig tests or, other Race Team development tests, as requested by the Chief Race Engineer.
  • Support our other engineering team members with the optimisation of software, electronics and engine parameters.

Who Are We Looking For?

Our ideal candidate will have experience in trackside motorsport in an engineering capacity and be educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering. You will have a proven ability to operate trackside within the time constraints of a race event and under the pressure of a competitive environment. A positive, solutions-focused attitude is essential, along with the capability to think on your feet and identify alternative approaches when faced with challenges.

What can we offer you?

  • An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact;
  • 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days;
  • Competitive lieu day policy
  • Training opportunities for continuing professional development;
  • Onsite subsidised staff restaurant;
  • Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes;
  • Cyclescheme;
  • Exercise classes;
  • Paid time off for volunteering;
  • Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert;
  • Social events throughout the year;
  • Exclusive company discounts;
  • Life assurance.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

Come and make a difference.

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