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As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will lead on the safe, compliant, and effective management of complex engineering systems across Airfield workshops, Airfield Support Equipment (ASE), Working at Height equipment, Gases/Cryogenics systems and deployed support environments. This role provides technical authority, leadership, and assurance within Defence engineering, ensuring that all equipment, facilities, and processes meet statutory, military and air safety requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Lead on the safe, compliant, and effective management of complex engineering systems across Airfield workshops, Airfield Support Equipment (ASE), Working at Height equipment, Gases/Cryogenics systems and deployed support environments
Provide technical authority, leadership, and assurance within Defence engineering
Lead multi‑disciplinary teams of Subject Matter Experts, technicians, and contractors, delivering engineering governance and through‑life equipment support
Produce and maintain Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), chair Hazard Review Boards and Local Technical Committees, and provide authoritative engineering decisions
Oversee engineering defects trend analysis and root cause investigations using formal quality systems and directing corrective or preventive actions
Produce and approve Special Technical Instructions in collaboration with OEMs and fleet managers
Provide specialist support to tri‑service airfield operations, offering SME advice on ASE configuration, modification control, asset management and deployed operational support
Plan and deliver engineering solutions to austere or operational environments
Manage workshop and training facility staff, oversees instruction in advanced workshop, sheet metal, and welding skills, and ensures training delivery meets regulatory and quality assurance standards
Manage personnel development, welfare oversight, data protection compliance, and performance management across military and civilian teams
Requirements:
Demonstrable, wide ranging depth and breadth experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful Mechanical or Airfield Support outcomes
Professionally registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) as a minimum or demonstrate equivalent experience with an expectation that IEng (or alternative) will be achieved within 12 months of joining permanently
What we offer:
Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (employer contributes £13,442)
25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days
8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
Flexible and hybrid working options
Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
Access to specialist training and funded qualifications