Advanced Engineering Business Manager

Location: Larbert

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

What You’ll Do

As the Advanced Engineering Business Manager, you will manage a portfolio of early‑stage technology projects that enable innovation, de‑risk future programmes and support long‑term product strategy. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, assess feasibility, secure funding, and manage delivery against Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives. Your work will support the identification, development and commercialisation of new technology solutions for the next generation of AD products.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with strong project management skills, commercial awareness and a structured, analytical approach to technical problem‑solving. You’ll have experience managing engineering projects, ideally within the automotive sector and be confident communicating with stakeholders at every level. You’ll bring a customer‑focused mindset, the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team, and the curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit needed to identify and evaluate emerging technologies.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience using Microsoft Project
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Experience with R&D funding applications or early‑stage technology development
• Ability to critically assess technology value propositions

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

• Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
• Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
• Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.
• Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values – What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

• Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
• Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
• Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
• Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

How to Apply

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV! We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role. Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us a call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com.