Team Manager - Metallurgy in Cambridge

Overview

TWIs Metallurgy, Corrosion and Surface Engineering Section supports a global client base via its expertise in materials performance and characterisation/testing, microstructure property relationships and welding metallurgy, combined with broad knowledge of issues affecting materials in industrial service. Projects and technical activities range from rapid turn‑round failure investigations to long‑term R&D programmes for individual companies, consortia of companies and Governmental programmes in Energy, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering and Transport sectors.

Location and Contract

Location: Cambridge
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4.15pm Friday)
Salary: £35,000 – £67,243 per annum
Closing Date: 26 January 2026
Job Profile: Team Manager

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and develop a team of Engineers, fostering a high‑performance culture aligned with TWI values.
• Oversee work allocation and successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of technical projects.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and structured development plans to support the growth of team members.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders – Business Development, technical sections, MPL and Commercial – to ensure project sales and delivery.
• Manage complex engineering projects for TWI Industrial Members, delivering to standard and within budget.
• Work alongside the Section Manager to develop strategic plans for the future of the technology theme.
• Support TWI Industrial Members to develop relationships and business opportunities for the future.

About Us

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know‑how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

Diversity Statement

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion

We recognise that the differences among our people give us a competitive edge and enable us to maintain our world‑leading reputation. Inclusion is our number one corporate value, ensuring it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme

We are a Disability Confident Employer, having achieved the first‑stage accreditation. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people, draw from the widest possible pool of talent and improve morale and commitment by treating all of our people fairly.

Why work for TWI?

We offer a competitive salary, share‑in‑success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee and TWI contributions), 20 days holiday plus 5 corporate days and 8 bank holidays, private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery (subject to availability) and onsite parking.

We also support family‑friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

Working Hours

36 hours per week (full time), 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, finishing at 4.15pm on Friday. Part‑time and hybrid working available in some roles.

Artificial Intelligence

At TWI, we do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager.

TWI Values

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers.
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together.
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business.
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development.
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems.
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers.

For further details, please follow the Job Description link below: https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JR100718-Job-Description-Team-Manager-Metallurgy.pdf