Department Manager (Engineering)
About the opportunity:
We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established and highly respected manufacturer of sensors to the scientific, renewable energy and horticultural sectors.
Are you ready to lead innovation, inspire a high-performing team, and bring ground breaking products to life? We’re on the lookout for a Department Manager with a passion for engineering leadership, project excellence, and team empowerment.
This isn’t just another management role – it’s a chance to shape the future of our engineering team and the cutting-edge innovation and design we deliver.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team of talented engineers across electrical, software, and mechanical disciplines.
- Drive the development of innovative new products from concept to launch.
- Manage projects with precision – balancing quality, cost, and timelines using structured methodologies.
- Champion best practices in project delivery, applying frameworks like PRINCE2 or Agile to keep everything on track.
- Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams, ensuring technical and commercial success.
- Mentor and grow your team – creating an environment that supports development, creativity, and accountability.
- Contribute strategically – working closely with senior leadership on long-term engineering and product roadmaps.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- A proven track record in engineering project delivery – you get things done and make it look easy.
- Leadership experience – you’ve led teams, managed performance, and know how to get the best from people.
- A background in electrical or software engineering is ideal, but your ability to manage and inspire people and projects is what really counts.
- Strong project management skills with experience in PRINCE2, Agile, or other structured delivery frameworks.
- A clear communicator with a strategic mindset and the ability to influence at all levels.
Benefits
In return we are offering:
- A competitive salary up to £77,926.00 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40-hours per week.
- Annual leave entitlement of 33 days including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Entry into the Group Personal Pension scheme upon successful completion of probation with employer contributions of 7%, also increasing with length of service.
- Life assurance 4 x salary.
As an employee of a co-operative owned business controlled by its members, you will be offered membership following satisfactory completion of your probationary period. You will have the opportunity to participate in running and improving the business.
Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.