Total 9 Manager level Engineering job vacancies in Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW

We are extremely proud to be supporting an outstanding rated Further Education provider in Ashford in the recruitment of a Deputy Head of Engineering.

As the Deputy Head of Engineering, you will be working within a £10 million state-of-the-art engineering facility with £500,000 investment in new engineering machinery across the group.

With robotic Kuka arms, XYZ CNC mills and lathes, 3D printers, computer-based labs (with CAD software) + more, you'll have all the latest equipment to manufacture engaging & creative programmes.

Benefits

This permanent appointment offers c£46,200/annum with 38 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Generous pension scheme - 28% employer contribution with a number of other benefits and perks.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Engineering professional with a teaching qualification.

• Working alongside the Head of Engineering, supporting the development of the courses and enhance towards being a centre of excellence.
• Teaching, supporting, and assessing students' coursework.
• Overseeing Mechanical & Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualifications
• Planning a highly relevant and distinctive curriculum to meet the local/regional skills requirements.
• Implementing the launching of the new T levels in Engineering
• Leading, communicating, and coordinating your team, so all students receive up-to-date and correct information.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Please submit your CV (in Word) and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in the Deputy Head of Engineering role.

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My client is an established, leading National Civil Engineering Contractor.

Due to planned growth, they are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis a Contracts Manager with a solid background in Marine Civil Engineering Projects.

They have recently been awarded two projects on the Thames totalling £11m that start next year with additional opportunities on the Thames, Erith (circa £30m), Folkestone, Sussex (various locations), and Faversham.

The ideal candidate would need to be familiar with coastal & maritime projects, piling, sea defence.

They company operate throughout the UK and specialise in the following sectors;

• Infrastructure
• Marine Civil Engineering
• Water & Wastewater
• Energy Sector
• Buildings

The ideal candidate would reside between Crawley, South London and Maidstone in order to be able to navigate the region which broadly covers contracts from London into the counties of Surrey, East & West Sussex and Kent.

Duties:

Management of the Project/Site Manager, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Production of monthly reports Liaise with the Senior QS (Quantity Surveyor), Site QS.

Ensure production, review, and monitor the delivery of the project/site health, safety, environment & quality plans.

Develop effective relationships with the clients to maximise the perception & reputation of the business and secure profitable work.

Taking responsibility for a contract at handover from the estimator Plan & monitor resource requirements.

Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice.

Being the first point of reference for leadership site issues

Civil Engineering experience required:

Strong knowledge of Marine Civil Engineering projects

HSE (Health and Safety Executive) legislation knowledge

Full driving licence

CSCS card Manager

Results Focused

Benefits:

Competitive basic salary

Company car or generous car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Paid holidays

Training and progression

Sodexo believes Government agencies should be places that create an environment of respect. They should be well run and efficient, encouraging productivity. They should support employee wellness and help build communities.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the UK. The DEFRA sites in Sevington and Dover act as locations for starting and ending transit movements of goods from the UK.

We are looking for an Engineering Shift Manager based in Kent that can supervise 2 engineering technicians and oversee maintenance activities across our two DEFRA sites and adhere to a safe system of work.

Leading from the front, you will be supervising a small team of engineers across two sites and be responsible for the following:

• Supervising the safe operation and repair of all mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services and fabric equipment.
• Health and Safety (including risk assessments)
• Stakeholder Management (working with multiple Hard FM subcontractors)
• Stock and cost control
• Emergency call outs (attend site to provide engineering expertise out of hours)

You will ideally have an engineering qualification equivalent to NVQ level 4 or higher and an IOSHH qualification . You will be IT literate, have a good knowledge of systems, be proactive and possess great attention to detail.

This is a 4 on 4 off dayshift only role.

For full details please refer to the Job description.

Package Description

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training provided
• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Reward and Recognition schemes 
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance 
• Free parking onsite

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Permanent
£45,000 to £48,000 Salary
Monday to Thursdays 8am - 4pm and Fridays 8am - 2pm
Aylesford
25-day holiday plus Bank Holiday
Work Pension

Hays Recruitment are seeking an experienced Engineering Team leader in manufacturing for our client in Kent.

This role is to lead the Engineering Team's activities to maintain and improve the reliability of the process. We are looking for someone who has worked in manufacturing before and has a proven track record.
Outline of key Responsibilities:

• Utilisation of the engineering team to carry out planned, scheduled and unplanned maintenance.
• Support/advise the Engineering Co-ordinator on the final planning of the Engineering Work Schedule.
• Plan engineering work prior to scheduling.
• Agree Maintenance plan with Production Planning.
• Follow the agreed schedule to complete planned engineering work.
• Attend daily production meetings.
• Day to day resource management - holidays/sickness/timekeeping
• Review and ensure company CMMS asset data is maintained.
• Seek out opportunities to improve efficiencies in engineering.
• Support and develop the engineering skills and knowledge within the team.
• Lead the engineering team with 6S / C.I. initiatives.

We are seeking someone who has the ability to work within a team and lead that team on day-to-day duties. Experienced mechanical/electrical engineer working in an operational/ manufacturing/technical environment. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and BTEC Higher qualified with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience. Able to identify areas of improvement within a team and to coach/ mentor to achieve required results. Demonstrate discretion and ensure confidentiality of system information.Ability to understand engineering based on KPI's, good communication skills, time management skills - ability to plan and execute work within agreed timescales, able to identify priority tasks and adjust own priorities to suit.
If you believe this role is suitable for you or would like to know more about the role then please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Finance Manager

Ashford, Kent

£50k-£60k DOE

We are looking for a Finance Manager to head up our internal Accounts Team. Working within our Ashford Head Office, the role reports into the Managing Director and includes managing a team of 4 accounts & finance professionals.

The day-to-day duties include:

• Overseeing the team and assisting with any queries or issues they may have
• Preparing clear and concise reports and accounts for the Senior Management Team
• Month End accounts
• Internal Payroll of 25-30 staff
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Budget preparation
• Monthly VAT returns
• Working alongside our external accountants
• Provide consultative advice and discussion to the Senior Management Team
• Produce and manage Profit & Loss reports
• Overseeing the 360 accounts function inclusive of external payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and cash-flow
• Build relationships with our clients

Requirements for the role:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified, or working towards or exceptional QBE
• Experience of Management Accounts
• Experience of leading an Accounts team
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of Sage
• Excellent Excel skills

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Based in our Ashford office, your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Finance Manager

Ashford, Kent

£45k-£55k DOE

We are looking for a Finance Manager to head up our internal Accounts Team. Working within our Ashford Head Office, the role reports into the Managing Director and includes managing a team of 4 accounts & finance professionals.

The day-to-day duties include:

• Overseeing the team and assisting with any queries or issues they may have
• Preparing clear and concise reports and accounts for the Senior Management Team
• Month End accounts
• Internal Payroll of 25-30 staff
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Budget preparation
• Monthly VAT returns
• Working alongside our external accountants
• Provide consultative advice and discussion to the Senior Management Team
• Produce and manage Profit & Loss reports
• Overseeing the 360 accounts function inclusive of external payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and cash-flow
• Build relationships with our clients

Requirements for the role:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified, or working towards or exceptional QBE
• Experience of Management Accounts
• Experience of leading an Accounts team
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of Sage
• Excellent Excel skills

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Based in our Ashford office, your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Job Title: Systems Engineering Manager
Location: Ashford, Kent + Adaptive Working Arrangement
Package: Competitive + Bonus + Relocation Allowance
Role Type: Full time / Permanent or Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF15503

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Systems Engineering Manager at our Ashford site where you will work within QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS), specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems, including the world leading Banshee target.

QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over forty countries worldwide with QTS providing a complete managed service in over fifteen of these countries.

The Role
As a Systems Engineering Manager reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for developing Systems Engineering Processes, identifying best practice across the Department and supporting the Head of Engineering in delivering excellence in this area.

Day to day you will lead, plan and direct a small team of highly professional engineers with responsibility for Systems Engineering within the business.

• Executing systems engineering activities including requirements management, product compliance demonstration and validation and verification activities in line with company processes and contributing to facilitate the success of the future development projects.
• Work with the Customer Accounts Team to capture customer requirements and manage this through the bid and project life cycle.
• Approving technical documentation such Technical Proposals, Programme Qualification Plans, Flight Test Plans/Procedures, Flight Test Reports and other product/project technical documentation.
• Manage engineers personal development plans/performance and recruitment of new engineers into business.
• Provide technical leadership to projects where appropriate, ensuring successful Integration of inputs from subject matter expert from across the Engineering Department.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers and internal stakeholders including the Field Services Team.

This role is full time, 37-hour per weeks, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. You may be required to support Flight Test campaigns with estimated 10% travel overseas.

Essential experience of the Systems Engineering Manager

• Significant relevant Systems engineering experience (ideally in an aircraft or missile development environment at platform leve)l through the full project life cycle from initial proposal through requirements development, design, testing, qualification, certification and production release phases.
• Programme / Project Management Experience; technically managing projects, working with Project Managers to ensure time, cost and quality expectations are met.
• The ability to decompose and effectively manage and integrate multiple product requirements within a multi-discipline environment (Aerospace, Electronics, Mechanical & Software etc).
• A strong understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and Experience of Systems Integration & Systems performance evaluation through application of Verification & Validation methods
• Previously held technical approval authority / delegation (desirable).
• Extensive leadership and team management; planning, organising abilities with focus on project plan execution.
• The ability to manage a complex network of stakeholders, external contractors and customers.
• An understanding of safety and airworthiness as relevant to the Aerial Targets Industry (desirable)
• Exposure to Model Based Systems Engineering (desirable)

Qualifications for the Systems Engineering Manager

• You will be degree qualified in a relevant Engineering Discipline
• Have Chartered Engineer Status or working towards

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community

Application Guidance:

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Job Title: Aerospace Engineering Manager
Location: Ashford, Kent + Adaptive Working Arrangement
Package: Competitive + Bonus + Relocation Allowance
Role Type: Full time / Permanent or Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF14103

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Aerospace Engineering Manager at our QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) in Ashford site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry's most brilliant minds.

QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems including the world leading Banshee target. The effectiveness of military operations at the front line is based on the Armed Services having the right equipment and having effectively trained against realistic threats. To achieve this, military equipment needs to be rigorously tested and integrated with the war fighter, and comprehensive training conducted prior to entering the theatre of operations.

QTS is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture and operation of advanced target systems for live-fire training exercises and weapons test and evaluation.

The role

As a Aerospace Engineering Manager, you will report to the Head of Engineering. you'll have direct responsibility for both managing the Aerospace Engineering team, as well as providing technical expertise to our cutting-edge new product development (NPI) field including the Banshee NG (Next Generation).

Day-to-day you'll:

• Lead, plan, and direct a team of highly professional engineers, working in a design / development and analysis technical environment.
• Provide technical leadership to projects, ensuring successful integration of inputs from subject matter experts within the Aerospace Engineering domain and work closely with Programme / Project Managers / engineers, and other business functions, in the delivery of technical solutions, on time, within set budget milestones, and to required quality expectations.
• Line manage the Aerospace Engineering team, including the creation of personal development plans, and recruiting into the team, when required.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including design reports, drawings, flight test plans, and other product / project technical documentation.
• Ensure that Engineering activities are delivered in line with company procedures, and assist in the development of improved processes to facilitate the success of future development projects.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers and internal stakeholders, including the Field Services team.
• Develop and mentor junior employees, to facilitate future growth of the business.
• Provide support to flight trials / customer flight tests, with estimated 10% travel overseas.

This role is full time, 37-hours per week, based at our Ashford site, with hybrid working options.

Essential experience of the Aerospace Engineering Manager

• Experience of managing complex engineering projects through full life cycle, from initial proposal, up to production release.
• Possess high level technical understanding of the some of following disciplines: Aerodynamics, Aerostructures, Aeroelasticity, Flight Dynamics, Composite Materials development, alongside broad aerospace engineering knowledge,
• Have experience of working with Project Managers, ensuring projects are kept 'on track' and within project parameters (cost, time, scope, resources, etc.),
• Possess a strong understanding of other engineering disciplines, to enable effective systems integration, preferably having previously been part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team,
• Have strong leadership and organisational skills, with previous proven line management experience,
• Have had exposure to managing customer expectations / requirements, and presenting engineering solutions

Qualifications for the Aerospace Engineering Manager

• You will have a degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical engineering, and extensive relevant engineering experience, ideally in an Aircraft, Unmanned Aerial System or Missile design environment, at a platform level.

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days' additional leave
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community

Application Guidance:

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Title:

Your KBR future - delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years. We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range of Defence sector projects through our core competencies of program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions.

Learn more about our business here: https://kbr.foleon.com/gsapac/gs-apac/

The Opportunity:

As a senior member of the maritime engineering team you will be responsible for supervision of staff and stakeholders, engineering functions, design review facilitation and integration guidance.

This is a critical function that will cross all areas of the sustainment program.  You will provide engineering subject matter expertise, manage project budgets, contractors and suppliers.  Working alongside the Principal Engineer your role will be to mitigate risk and manage progress of engineering teams in line with project scope and deadlines.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Sydney.

Roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide expert engineering advice and support to Defence executives, managers, staff and industry partners and customers.
• Manage the required systems engineering services include requirements engineering, integration engineering, verification and validation, test and evaluation, mechanical, electrical, structural and safety engineering.
• Conduct integrated planning, scheduling, risk management and estimating of work/tasks.
• Recommends process, product or service improvements.

Baseline defence security clearance or higher is required to be considered for this role

What we will offer you:
 

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
   

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.