About this role
Airport Engineering Manager
- Location: On-site
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Airport Engineering Manager to lead a team of eight engineers within a large, complex operational environment at an airport. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and effective maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical assets and requires a strong electrical focus alongside a broad understanding of mechanical systems.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Lead and manage a team of engineers operating across multiple shift patterns.
- Ensure the safe and effective maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical assets.
- Provide technical leadership within a live operational environment where reliability and service continuity are essential.
- Support reactive maintenance activities and participate in an out-of-hours on-call escalation process when required.
- Work closely with operational and asset management teams to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong electrical engineering background with supporting mechanical knowledge.
- Experience working with high-voltage systems and exposure to substation environments.
- Good understanding of electrical systems, safety procedures, and operational processes.
- Previous team leadership or management experience within an engineering environment.
- Experience working in complex, safety-critical or highly operational settings.
- Desirable: Experience within aviation or exposure to automated systems, security-related infrastructure, materials handling equipment, or similar critical engineering assets.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with potential to reach up to £60,000 based on experience.
- Relocation package available, capped at £8,500 for eligible candidates.
- On-call payments for out-of-hours support.
- Standard Monday to Friday working pattern with participation in an on-call rota.
- Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic and challenging environment.
