Provide technical leadership or support on projects where required
Ensure appropriate technical support is available for customer interactions, either through team members or personal involvement
Manage external suppliers within the technical area, including tendering and quality audits
Facilitate the team’s ability to deliver by ensuring the right people, tools, and processes are in place
Act as the focal point for tools within the technical area
Evaluate current toolsets and identify needs for new tools or upgrades
Ensure tools are used effectively to support delivery and innovation
Allocate Structural and Fluid Dynamics team members in line with project requirements
Define and manage annual budget needs for internal development of capabilities and processes
Support business development activities
Contribute to project proposals and bids, including technical solutions and estimated quantity of work
Hold technical checks and/or approvals for the capability area
Act as the process owner for the technical domain
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Own and manage bench tasks to support capability development and delivery readiness
Collaborate with other Technical Managers to ensure cross-functional alignment and consistency

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a related discipline
Post-graduate qualification to a Master’s degree or Doctorate in a relevant specialisation (desirable)
Membership of an Engineering Body (desirable)
Chartered Engineer Status (desirable)
Significant industry experience in relevant sectors (ideally aerospace)
Demonstrable experience in line management and managing engineering teams
Demonstrable experience in technical leadership
Experience in a customer facing role, from a technical and/or business development perspective

Technical Manager

Key skills