At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage engineering teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm focused on innovative solutions and client satisfaction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a thriving industry with a focus on innovation.
- Why this job: Join a team where your leadership can drive impactful engineering projects and foster client relationships.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in engineering management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Lead Engineer will be required to work closely with KDC clients to ensure their requirements and specifications are met, or exceeded, in a cost-effective and timely manner, whilst also delivering fee earning work themselves. A thorough knowledge of their domain of expertise will be essential, plus a good understanding of how it integrates with other domains within the client and internally.
Working with the Operations and Engineering Directors, the Lead Engineer will be expected to maintain and develop existing client relationships, develop new client relationships, be commercially aware and be willing and able to develop new profitable opportunities – with the goal of profitable company growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage team on a day to day basis to ensure delivery, quality and hours budget targets are met thus ensuring growth whilst maintaining financial targets.
- Teams Resource Planning (both staff and equipment).
- Develop relevant training plans in order to ensure teams ability to complete and future projects.
- Ensure good engineering practice and industry leading technical standards.
- Assist in maintaining and developing quality management system.
- Responsible for all technical inputs and costs to the Bid Team.
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
- Responsibility for technical input from 2nd Tiers.
Attributes
- Extensive and demonstrable experience of Engineering department management & leadership of engineering teams.
- Clear and demonstrable team & individual development experience.
- Thorough knowledge of engineering and technology best practice and processes.
- Good communication at all levels - ability to present information and to respond to questions from customers, line reports, managers or directors of the business.
- Previous experience of delivering technical work packages.
- Technical degree and Chartered status desirable but not essential.
Lead Stress Engineer in Bristol employer: KDC Group Services
As a leading employer in the aerospace sector, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where Systems Engineers can thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and hands-on experience with cutting-edge refuelling technologies. Located at the forefront of aerospace innovation, we provide a unique chance to contribute to significant projects while enjoying a supportive culture that values teamwork and technical excellence.
