Reading
Berkshire
Defence, MOD & Aerospace
Scantec Engineering
Permanent
£70k - 80k per year + competitive salary and package plus 9 day fortnight & hybrid working
JOB-89859
02-09-2025
Permanent
30-09-2025
02/02/2025
United Kingdom

Senior Engineering Manager

Location: Reading/ Hybrid

About the Role:

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team of ambitious Engineers in the Nuclear sector?

Do you thrive on developing Engineers, and growing Engineering teams?

We’re looking for a leadership and relationship focused Engineering Manager with a developed understanding of Mechanical Engineering, ideally with experience in the Nuclear and Defence sectors.

In this role, you’ll drive utilisation and profitability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across high-profile projects. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of an established Engineering Department through strategic leadership, client optimisation, and commercial direction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee Engineering team and ensure output is in line with company goals
  • Develop and grow an established team of Engineers including
    • Manage and assign Engineering resource to multiple projects
    • Performance reviews & appraisals
    • Training/upskilling practices
    • Recruitment
  • Contribute to overall direction of Engineering Department
  • Update and upkeep of Engineering Library
  • Ensure fluid communication between clients and Engineering Department for all client matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 10 years’ experience in Engineering project delivery roles
  • SC clearance is preferrable for this role and the successful candidate must be willing to obtain DV clearance
  • Relevant Degree/HND qualified
  • CDM Regulations
  • NEBOSH

What We Offer:

  • A leadership role with significant scope to influence and enhance Engineering contribution across major projects.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
  • Hybrid working; 2 days every two weeks site based
  • 9 day working fortnight
  • Competitive salary and package

If you are a forward-thinking professional with the passion and drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team that is shaping the future of safety and quality in the nuclear sector.