Engineering Manager

Job description

Our engineering consultancy client, based in Warwickshire, is looking for an Engineering Manager to join their team.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll lead the delivery of research and large-scale commercial engineering programmes while managing and developing a high-performing team of engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Deliver complex engineering programmes, applying technical expertise to develop innovative, customer-focused solutions
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor engineers, manage performance, and support ongoing professional growth
• Resource Management: Allocate and optimise people and tools across projects to maximise utilisation and delivery efficiency
• Business Support: Collaborate with stakeholders to support business development, including prioritising opportunities and contributing to proposals
• Strategic & Financial Planning: Support function strategy and manage budgets (labour, overheads, CAPEX), including forecasting and cost control
• Recruitment & Line Management: Lead hiring, manage staff welfare, and maintain a positive, high-performing team environment
• Project Oversight: Act as Project Lead/Director where required, ensuring delivery excellence, strong margins, and customer satisfaction
• Knowledge Sharing: Foster collaboration and continuous learning across the team

What you will need

• Degree (or higher) in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Strong electrified powertrain technical expertise
• Engineering line management experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and financial understanding
• Proactive, adaptable, motivated, and innovative approach to problem solving
• Genuine interest in engineering, industry developments, and customer needs
• High professional standards, integrity, and honesty

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warwickshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English