Engineering Manager - Bristol, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

Reed Talent Solutions
Reed Talent Solutions
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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas.

We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and servicesthat the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe.

So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?


Job description
Are you an Engineer with experience in mechanical, systems or manufacturing engineering and keen to make a difference supporting the UK's Armed Forces? If so, you could benefit from our fantastic opportunities offering job stability and career progression,with access to some of the UK's Defence industry's most high profile and rewarding projects

These Engineering Manager positions fall within the Land Equipment Operating Centre (LEOC),


which covers various Land Equipment projects such as Mechanised Infantry Vehicle, Main Battle Tanks, Artillery and Multi Launch Rocket Systems.

In this role, you will be working across complex platforms and conducting trials on Armoured Vehicles. You willhave the chance to work at the front-end of projects and see them through to delivery.

Please note, domestic travel to other UK sites will be required for the successful applicants.

**Responsibilities

**In this role, you will have the opportunity to: - Lead from the front, interface with industry and stakeholders, as the intelligent customer, both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification and management of risks associated with procuring complex military equipment

  • Refine requirements, develop the best solutions and determine how to deliver them to the customer, utilising cuttingedge technology, to deliver world class military capability
  • Create and maintain engineering plans to enable collaborative working across the team and with stakeholders
  • Provide engineering assurance across the project lifecycle holding contractors to account, ensuring best value to the taxpayer
  • Lead on the development of requirements related to own area of specialism including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications

Person specification

  • You will hold a minimum of a Level 4 (i.e. HNC) qualification in a relevant Engineering/Science discipline, or will demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
  • Technical expertise in an engineering discipline, such as but not limited to: Mechanical, Systems, Manufacturing or Communications
  • You will demonstrate experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Improve Engineering Capability
  • Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance
  • Leadership
  • Changing and improving
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