Salary
£70000 - £80000 per annum + upto 20% pension, flexi & hybrid
Location
Manchester
Job Reference
BBBH4665
Job Type
Permanent
Posted Date
10/02/2026
Job Details
Design Engineering Leaders - Why You Should Apply?
Purpose-Driven Engineering: Join a company limited by guarantee where profits are reinvested directly into research; your work supports global sustainability engineering projects.
Global Impact: Work on innovative technology exported worldwide, including current projects in Norway, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, and China.
High Autonomy: Join a culture that values trust and flexibility, with consistently high scores for autonomy in employee engagement surveys.
Market-Leading Pension: Generous employer contribution of up to 15%, when you contribute 5%. Resulting in between £14,000 to £16,000 per annum being invested for your retirement.
Your Remuneration Package:
- Salary: £70,000 - £80,000.
- Pension: An employer contribution of up to 15%.
- Work Pattern: 37 hour week with flexible & hybrid working.
- Holidays: 25 days plus the bank holidays - plus Christmas shutdown.
- Health care, health insurance, cycle to work scheme
What You'll Be Doing:
As the Engineering Manager, you will lead the design team for the delivery of bespoke laboratory equipment solutions that don't exist anywhere else. Overseeing the creation of specialist equipment used by over 300 institutions worldwide.
- Multi-Site: Take charge of design activity for the Manchester and Oxford engineering staff, providing the strategic direction they need to excel.
- Own the Lifecycle: Go beyond just design; you will also contribute to the full engineering journey including Installation, Commissioning and Training.
- Mentor Experts: Support and develop a talented engineering team, acting as their technical authority and guiding them through complex problem-solving.
- Shape the Future: Drive continuous improvement in tools and methodologies, ensuring engineering standards remain world-class.
- Leadership: Part of the senior management team within the E&T division driving systems, processes and people forwards,
What You'll Need to Apply:
You will be a qualified Mechanical Engineer who enjoys the balance of technical oversight and people management.
- A broad mechanical systems/equipment design background;
- Experience leading design engineering teams;
- Proficiency with modern CAD systems and their management;
- The ability to manage budgets without losing sight of quality.
Next Steps:
If you value engineering integrity over cost-cutting, apply now. We will review your CV and be in touch to discuss this Engineering Manager role.
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