35 Engineering jobs in Craigavon District

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We are seeking enthusiastic Engineering Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team in Belfast and to lead on the technical delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK & Ireland, and overseas.
**A little more about your role.**
+ Leading, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams, and supporting the resolution of complex technical problems;
+ Managing client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;
+ Setting an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team;
+ Leading on the development and management of client requirements and other assurance outputs i.e. assumptions and departures;
+ Leading design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery;
+ Working alongside Project and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;
+ Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers.
**A little more about your team.**
You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Translink, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink, Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line - a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:
+ Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for a number of important clients;
+ Undertake work across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site;
+ Mentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing technical knowledge and experience;
+ Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.
The role will be based in our city centre office in Belfast. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport. It is essential that the successful candidate is resident in Belfast.
We are actively seeking Engineering Managers looking to take the next step in their development with greater independence in how they deliver their work, through to candidates with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:**
+ A track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects as an Engineering Manager, or as an Assistant Engineering Manager / Design Manager;
+ An engineering specialism and experience in railway engineering design;
+ Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
+ A strong understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations e.g. Irish Construction Regs, and the application of "safe by design" techniques;
+ An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client's expectations;
+ Technical knowledge to be able to challenge project teams on outputs / deliverables;
+ Experience undertaking roles with specific engineering responsibilities, e.g. CEM, CRE, DPE or PE, or equivalent functions
+ Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution, or can demonstrate you are working towards this;
+ Understanding of client engineering assurance processes;
+ Understanding of railway standards.
It is desirable for applicants to have:
+ Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
+ Experience of engineering management of consents-led schemes;
+ Experience of mentoring and developing staff.
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**Work-life balance**
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Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
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We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
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Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and forward-thinking engineering firm based in Dungannon, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. The company operates in a fast-paced environment and is experiencing sustained growth, offering excellent opportunities for career development.

Your new role
As an Engineering Operative, you will play a key role in the production and assembly of high-quality engineering components. Responsibilities will include operating machinery and equipment in line with production schedules, reading and interpreting technical drawings and conducting quality checks and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborating with team members to meet production targets

Mon - Fri, Fri early finish

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally to be be successful in this role, you should have previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment, ability to read and understand technical drawings, strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and good communication and teamwork skills.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team. The company offers ongoing training and development, with clear pathways for progression.

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?Engineering Manager (Permanent)

Location: Dungannon

Salary: £65,000£75,000+

Benefits: Car Allowance, Bonus, Healthcare

Were recruiting an Engineering Manager for a leading food manufacturer in Dungannon. This is a permanent leadership role where youll head up all engineering and maintenance activity on site, making sure production runs smoothly, safely, and reliably.

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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
The Software Engineering Manager will be a key leader within our product development organisation, responsible for driving engineering excellence and product delivery across BRS Golf's technology suite. They will balance technical expertise with strong people leadership to ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality software solutions while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. In delivering the key responsibilities of the role, the Software Engineering Manager will;
+ Lead and mentor the engineering team: provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers, setting clear objectives and inspiring high performance. Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment that promotes knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous learning.
+ Align with product leadership: partner closely with the Product Director to shape delivery plans, prioritise initiatives, and ensure technical execution supports product vision and customer outcomes.
+ Oversee software development and delivery: manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle for projects under your team, ensuring timely delivery of new features and products. Oversee architecture and design choices, and uphold high standards of code quality, performance, security, and scalability.
+ Implement engineering best practices: establish and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and deployment (including agile methodologies, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing) to improve efficiency and reliability in the development process.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally: work closely with Product Managers, Designers, QA, DevOps and other stakeholders to plan and prioritise development work aligned with business goals. Ensure effective communication and coordination between engineering and other departments to deliver cohesive product solutions.
+ Manage team growth and development: identify hiring needs and recruit top engineering talent. Oversee the onboarding and training of new team members. Provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities, conduct performance reviews, and help engineers to advance in their careers.
+ Drive technical innovation and improvement: continuously evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and processes that could enhance our products or workflows. Lead initiatives to refactor or improve existing systems and encourage the team to adopt modern, innovative solutions that benefit the business and our customers
Tech Stack Summary:
C#/.NET, PHP (Symfony, Laravel), JavaScript/TypeScript (VueJS), MySQL, MSSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, AWS, Datadog
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
Education & Work Experience:
+ A bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
+ Extensive software development experience, including in a leadership or management role overseeing software engineers.
+ Ability to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering software products or platforms in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Technical Expertise:
+ Strong software engineering background with expertise in modern web technologies and cloud-based architectures.
+ Proven experience designing and building scalable, high-availability systems using languages and frameworks from our stack (e.g., C#/.NET, PHP, Symfony, Laravel) and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. We value diverse language experience and a strong ability to apply engineering best practices across tech stacks.
+ Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, including automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
Leadership & Communication:
+ Demonstrable ability to lead and grow engineering teams.
+ Excellent people management skills with ability to mentor developers, provide constructive feedback, and build a positive team culture.
+ Strong project management and organisational skills to handle multiple priorities.
+ Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Problem-Solving & Innovation:
+ A strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
+ Comfortable making technical decisions, reviewing designs/code, and guiding the team through complex engineering challenges.
+ A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, always seeking ways to leverage new technologies or methodologies to improve our product and processes.
Additional knowledge & experience areas that would be highly desirable:
AI and Data Experience:
+ Familiarity with artificial intelligence / machine learning concepts and experience integrating AI-driven tools or features into software products or development workflows. For example, hands-on experience with AI coding assistants, chatbots, recommendation systems, or data analytics platforms will be a plus.
+ A demonstrated interest in staying current with AI trends and technologies is highly valued given the strategic importance of AI at BRS Golf.
Domain Knowledge:
+ Experience in the sports technology domain or with software products in the golf industry is a plus (e.g., understanding of tee sheet systems, booking engines, or sports management software).
+ A passion for golf or sports in general, and an understanding of golfer or golf course needs, will help inform better product decisions.
Certification(s):
+ Formal certifications or training in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, database architecture, etc.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

Our client is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join their Apprenticeship program as Engineering Technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity for school leavers or those looking to embark on a new career path within the engineering sector. You will receive comprehensive on-the-job training and formal education, working towards a recognised qualification. This role is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK , and requires a hands-on approach and a willingness to learn. As an Apprentice Engineering Technician, you will support experienced engineers in various tasks, gaining practical skills and a deep understanding of engineering principles and processes. You will be involved in the assembly, testing, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, contributing to the successful delivery of our projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers and technicians in carrying out assigned tasks.
• Learn and apply engineering principles and techniques under supervision.
• Perform basic assembly, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct routine testing and calibration of components and systems.
• Identify and report any faults or defects observed during work.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Participate in practical workshops and classroom-based learning sessions.
• Develop proficiency in using various hand and power tools.
• Contribute to team efforts and maintain good working relationships.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English, and preferably a science or technical subject.
• A genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good manual dexterity and problem-solving aptitude.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and meet the apprenticeship entry requirements.
• Candidates will be assessed on their aptitude and motivation through an interview process.

This apprenticeship offers a structured path to a rewarding career in engineering, providing valuable experience and a recognised qualification.

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Production Engineering Manager to lead and enhance manufacturing processes at their facility in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK . This critical role involves overseeing all aspects of production engineering, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across the manufacturing floor. You will be responsible for managing a team of production engineers, providing technical leadership, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in manufacturing operations, process optimization, and project management. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and validating new production methods and equipment, ensuring they meet stringent quality and safety standards. Your responsibilities will include identifying bottlenecks, troubleshooting production issues, and developing robust solutions to enhance operational performance. Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical process control (SPC) is essential. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of new products and processes. Managing capital expenditure projects related to production equipment and facilities will also be a significant part of your role. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are paramount for success in this dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional to make a significant impact on a leading manufacturing organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the production engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Drive efficiency improvements and cost reduction initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and manage projects for new equipment installation and process upgrades.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and production schedules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production-related issues.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, and operations teams to support new product introductions.
• Manage production engineering budgets and capital expenditure planning.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, promoting professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in production engineering management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SPC.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and manufacturing automation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).

Job DescriptionnSoftware Engineering Manager – Belfast/Hybrid – 15% Bonus

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high performing team working on one of our client’s most critical products. This team is responsible for the complete re-platforming of a core product that generates significant revenue for the business.nWhat’s on offer?

Competitive, negotiable salaryn15% bonusn5% matched pensionnFlexible hybridnHealth/dental/optical care for you and familynWhat do you need?

1-3 years in an Engineering Manager positionn‘Servant-Leader’ skillset – managing engineers’ performance and careersnGeneral project/program management in an Agile environmentnFamiliarity with modern software development environment – ideally having been a software engineer prior to managementnKnowledge of AWS, microservicesnKnowledge of CI/CD and containerisationnWhat will you be doing?

Working closely with Engineering, Product and ArchitecturenProvide support and guidance for teamnManage timelines, delivery and performancenAdvise and consult to overcome obstaclesnImprove engineering culture by refining processesnIf you have proven managerial experience, excellent interpersonal skills and love driving team performance, apply today!

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Overview

At Reward, we’re changing the game in customer engagement and commerce media and we’re growing fast. Recognised in The Independent’s E2ETech100 and winner of the Industry Achievement Award 2023, we’re scaling our global platform that powers loyalty programmes for banks like NatWest, Barclays, and Visa, and connects them with global retailers like Amazon, McDonald’s, and eBay. Now, we’re looking for a

Software Engineering Manager

to join our team in Belfast.nAbout the Role

As a

Software Engineering Manager , you’ll lead multiple agile engineering teams, ensuring we deliver high-quality software that aligns with business goals. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, and wider Tech teams to drive performance, resource planning, and operational excellence. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the Belfast tech hub, creating a collaborative, high-performance culture that delivers products used by millions around the globe.nWhat You’ll Do

Lead multiple high performing Agile teams delivering scalable production softwarenCoach, develop, and grow your team, building capability and culturenCollaborate with peers across Engineering, Product, and the business to deliver the roadmapnManage resourcing, capacity planning, and drive continuous improvementnChampion best practices in software engineering and operational supportnWhat You’ll Bring

10+ years in software engineering, 5+ in technical team leadershipnProven experience managing agile engineering teamsnStrong experience with mobile and web technologiesnExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsnA strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving mindsetnWhat You’ll Get in Return

We take care of our people with a comprehensive benefits package including:nEmployee share scheme + income protection + critical illness + life insurancenPrivate healthcare (Bupa), dental & optical cover, Yulife wellbeing appnCycle-to-work scheme, electric car scheme & salary sacrifice optionsn️ 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + the ability to buy/sell/bank daysnRegular team socials, company events, and a volunteering programmenHybrid working model (3 days in office)nWe’re on a mission to make everyday spending more rewarding. In the last 5 years alone, we’ve returned over $1 billion in cashback to consumers worldwide. As we scale, we need curious, driven leaders to help us build what’s next.nIf you’re ready to lead impactful teams, shape world class products, and thrive in a fast growing tech scale up, we want to hear from you.nLet’s make everyday spending more rewarding together.nSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type

Full-timenJob function

Information TechnologynIndustries

Software Development, IT System Testing and Evaluation, and IT System Custom Software Development

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