Job Description

Job Title:

Engineering Manager

Location:

Winfrith, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Job Title:

Engineering Manager

Location:

Winfrith, Dorset

Role Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Role ID:

19084



Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Engineering Manager at our Winfirth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

Role Purpose:

Ensuring that the Maritime Ranges sites and facilities are safe, fit for use and available.

Key Accountabilities:

Setting out and monitoring the competency/development programme to competent range technicians for all the Maritime Ranges facilities - 15 persons



Delivery management of the Maritime Ranges Engineering leads - 5 persons



Ensuring all Maritime Ranges facilities are managed in accordance with their Through Life Support Strategy (TLSS) and maintenance schedule by competent staff, and that all defects are managed to conclusion



Key input to the investment projects delivering into Maritime Ranges -stakeholder/Customer, and acts to influence and accept at each stage



Lead the replacement of equipment for obsolescence whilst innovating to deliver efficiency and enhancement



Input to and drive forward Maritime Ranges strategy

Key Capabilities/Knowledge:

Communication skills utilising a variety of methods appropriate to the audience and situation

Collaborative team working

Strong engineering and technical knowledge

Good understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality arrangements

Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation, standards and guidance

Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with people at all levels, both internal and external

Methodical and Logical approach

Good level of IT competence

Experience & Qualifications:

General engineering and operations background:

Technical/engineering background is essential

Demonstrable track record of successful engineering management

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) is desirable

NEBOSH / IOSH Managing safely is desirable

Experience of process/continuous improvement activities



Why Join QinetiQ?



As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.



As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits:

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days

Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal:

Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.



For further information on National Security Vetting, please see the link below.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution:

guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)