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You’ll be part of the Operations directorate, working across the engineering function to identify improvement opportunities, strengthen performance and embed consistent standards and ways of working. This role plays a key part in driving operational excellence, resilience and continuous improvement across Engineering.
Job Responsibility:
Identify opportunities to improve engineering performance, efficiency and reliability
Lead and deliver engineering excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
Work closely with engineering leadership and operational teams to assess performance and define improvement plans
Embed standardised processes, best practice and repeatable ways of working
Use data and insight to diagnose issues, measure performance and track improvement
Lead cross‑functional initiatives to address systemic challenges and remove inefficiencies
Support the development and embedding of capability, tools and methods across engineering teams
Engage stakeholders at all levels, influencing change and driving adoption
Monitor delivery of initiatives and ensure benefits are realised and sustained
Support a culture of continuous improvement, safety and quality
Requirements:
Strong delivery and outcome‑focused mindset
Experience driving continuous improvement or excellence initiatives in a complex operational or engineering environment
Ability to structure problems, analyse data and translate insight into action
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Clear and confident communication skills
Collaborative working style with resilience under pressure
Proactive, pragmatic and adaptable approach
Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency
MBA from top management school or equivalent (e.g. PHD or similar)
2+ years of experience in top mgmt. consulting companies (e.g. BCG, McKinsey, Bain) and senior associate/consultant or manager level
Proven experience of getting things done, prioritising & delivering projects
Deep knowledge of airline operations or similar industries
Experience leading teams of analysts
What we offer:
Staff travel including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family
Market-leading defined contribution (DC) pension
Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, additional life insurance cover, private medical insurance, dental plan, and healthcare cash plan