Engineering Manager

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for an Engineering Manager (Inside IR35) for a contract which is running to the end of March 2027 with possible extension. This is a hybrid role requiring up to 3 days a week in the Bristol location with occasional travel to Bath.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The role is responsible for leading a team of civil servants and managing contractor relationships to ensure the effective delivery of support to maritime operations. Key functions include:

• Budget oversight
• Contract compliance
• Adapting agreements to meet changing requirements

The role involves:

• Prioritising and triaging work to align with contract scope
• Providing subject matter expertise for reliability-centred maintenance discussions
• Fostering collaborative relationships with contractors
• Cross-departmental coordination to ensure commercial and financial compliance
• Proactive risk management for contracts and team resourcing

Continuous management of contracts, budgets, and team resourcing to ensure alignment with maritime operational needs. Responsible for the effective management and oversight of key operational and contractual functions, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and maritime needs.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role; you must be willing and eligible to undergo checks. Preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As an Engineering Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Budget Management: Overseeing and controlling financial resources to ensure efficient allocation and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Contractor Management: Supervising contractor performance, ensuring deliverables meet agreed standards, and addressing any issues that arise.
• Work Triage and Contract Scope Alignment: Assessing and prioritising incoming tasks to determine their fit within the existing contract scope.
• Contractor Liaison and Relationship Building: Fostering strong, collaborative relationships with contractors.
• Contract Updates and Adaptations: Implementing updates and changes to contracts to address evolving maritime requirements.
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support: Providing expert input for discussions on Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Working closely with other departments to ensure compliance with commercial and financial regulations.
• Routine Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to the contract and team resourcing.
• Leadership of Civil Servant Staff: Providing leadership, guidance, and support to civil servant team members.

Essential Skills:

• Extensive experience as an engineering manager, including the MOD either directly or through another supplier.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong understanding of contract frameworks and compliance.
• Competence in financial oversight.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills to triage and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work effectively across departments.
• Skills in planning and executing long-term processes.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with RCM principles and their application in operational discussions.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge that this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.