20 Engineering jobs in Dorset

Engineering Manager
Civil engineering  
Up to £75,000
 
We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to support multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the South of England. This is a great opportunity for an Engineering Manager who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and is comfortable working across a number of live sites from a central base.
 
As Engineering Manager, you will be primarily based on a large site, with responsibility for providing roaming engineering oversight across a wider portfolio. You must be located in the South - ideally within 1.5 hours' travel of locations across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, and surrounding counties - to allow for practical site coverage.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead and support a team of 6-10 early-career engineers
·Act as the technical lead across multiple projects
·Mentor and develop junior staff, promoting engineering best practice
·Ensure engineering standards are maintained across all sites
·Report into senior leadership on progress, issues, and team performance
 
Required Experience:
·The successful Engineering Manager will come from a strong civil engineering background
·Previous experience managing or mentoring engineers is essential
·Ability to operate independently across multiple live project sites
 
Qualifications:
·Ideally Chartered or working towards ICE Chartership
·Relevant engineering qualifications in civil engineering or similar
 
This is a key hire for my clients growing business, and we're looking for an Engineering Manager who can take ownership, lead a team, and support consistent delivery across all projects. Whether you're already working as an Engineering Manager, or you're a Senior Engineer ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're an Engineering Manager who is technically strong, confident in team leadership, and looking for a long-term role in the South of England - apply now.
 
 
 
 
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Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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Position: Engineering Manager 
Job ID: 1540/4
Location: Weymouth 
Rate/Salary: Up to £60,000
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of our well-established engineering company based in Weymouth. 

As a Project Manager, you will oversee and coordinate projects from concept through to completion, ensuring the projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. You will supervise teams, manage resources, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders and management to meet project objectives.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager - Weymouth 

• Oversee projects, ensure work meets quality and safety standards      
• Develop and manage project plans, monitor costs, resources, and timelines    
• Manage procurement of consumables, equipment, and materials to maintain project flow  
• Maintain strong communication with clients to ensure project expectations are met     
• Conduct site visits to assess work requirements and lead the quotation process      
• This is a hands-on role requiring active involvement in project execution

Qualifications and requirement for the Project Manager - Weymouth 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering environment        
• Strong project management experience with a proven track record
•  Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specification        
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Must hold Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.

Position: Engineering Manager.
Job ID: 1540/4
Location: Weymouth 
Rate/Salary: Up to £60,000
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of our well-established engineering company based in Weymouth. 

As a Project Manager, you will oversee and coordinate projects from concept through to completion, ensuring the projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. You will supervise teams, manage resources, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders and management to meet project objectives.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager - Weymouth 

• Oversee projects, ensure work meets quality and safety standards      
• Develop and manage project plans, monitor costs, resources, and timelines    
• Manage procurement of consumables, equipment, and materials to maintain project flow  
• Maintain strong communication with clients to ensure project expectations are met     
• Conduct site visits to assess work requirements and lead the quotation process      
• This is a hands-on role requiring active involvement in project execution

Qualifications and requirement for the Project Manager - Weymouth 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering environment        
• Strong project management experience with a proven track record
•  Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specification        
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Must hold Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.

Morson Technical Services are currently seeking an Aircraft Wildcat Base Maintenance Supervisor to be based at RNAS Yeovilton on a permanent basis.

ABOUT

Our Wildcat Base Maintenance team carry out 300 hourly zonal maintenance on the 62 strong fleet of Army and Navy Wildcat Helicopters. On a 17-week programme, teams strip, clean, inspect and rectify the aircraft to return to the front-line squadrons.  Our qualified engineers work a days’ routine, fault finding and replacing components as required and ground running the aircraft prior to sending them forward. 

Operating within a MAOS Part 145 framework, the organisation is professional and diligent, with air worthiness and health and safety paramount to its success.

Our Morson employees at RNAS Yeovilton are supported by our onsite HR Team, we help you explore your passions and unlock your true potential. Our people are the heart of our business, and we provide the learning and the tools to help you take your career to the next level.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

• To hold authorisations to the minimum level required by WMS, this is to include second signature within own trade group as detailed in OP 1103 and IAW individual Record of Engineering Authorisations (REA)
• Maintain technical currency and authorisation through the training programme and reading disseminated information.
• Aircraft maintenance within trade, as tasked by the Controllers and in accordance with published Procedures and Instructions.
• Completing GOLDesp procedures IAW Wildcat Maintenance Support WMS OP 408 and JAP(D) 100A- series of publications.
• Observing authorised tool control procedures (WMS OP 502) when carrying out maintenance work on aircraft and aircraft associated bay work.
• Supervision of Technicians/Apprentices.
• Operation and maintenance of AGE and Hangar facilities as directed.
• Preparation of aircraft for road or air transportation if required.
• Participation in exercise detachments and aircraft recovery operations as required.
• Carrying out independent inspections where authorised in accordance with MAM-P and IAW individual REA.
• Any other aircraft or aircraft support related tasks as directed by the appropriate Manager.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have served an aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or Service equivalent Trade Training.
• Meet the criteria specified in WMS OP 1103 para 6.2 & Figure 1.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of UK Military Aircraft documentation procedures.
• Current and competent in the use of GOLDesp.

PACKAGE/ BENEFITS

• Starting salary £40,184.43 rising to £1,389.96 per annum upon completion of six-month probationary period
• Possible banding allowence of 000 per annum when holding additional authorisations 
• Discretionary bonus based on team KPI achievements, £ 5 a quater / 20 per annum 
• Holiday – 5 weeks, 25 days a year (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme

If this of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont on (phone number removed) or

Job Title: Engineering Operations Manager

Location: Winfrith, Dorchester

Job ID: 38342

Salary: £60'000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract/Permanent: Permanent

Site Based/Office/Remote: Field based

Start Date: ASAP

What we offer:

• Annual performance bonus 
• Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre

Overview:

The Engineering Operations Manager will be responsible for the safety and protection of the workforce and the public from nuclear materials held on site.

Essential to meeting these targets will be the requirement to develop and deliver customer service and market driven innovation whilst fostering a culture within the business of empowerment and accountability, with a focus on sector leading operational performance.

The ideal candidate will bring robust nuclear industry experience, particularly within operational management, and demonstrate a strong ability for engineering process management and leadership of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering Change Process owner
• PSPI Reporting - supporting Maintenance Manager
• Safety case specialist regarding projects and changes to site.
• Design Authority for modifications to existing plant and engineering works.
• Examination, testing and operation of the plant and the treatment, processing, keeping, storing, accumulating or carriage of any radioactive material or radioactive waste.
• Responsible to the Site Manager for efficiently scheduling the processing of wastes by the operations team to the required standard for disposal.
• Establish work schedules, assign tasks.
• Set and track staff training, ensuring that all staff maintain SQEP.
• Mentor and coach as needed.
• Recruit and Onboard new team members.
• Deputise for the Site Manager in their absence.
• Support the Site Manager to deliver Capital & Operational projects.
• Support the Maintenance Manager to deliver effective upkeep and modification of plant through engineering control and technical support.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation. 

• Support the undertaking of peer reviews, site assessments, and technical competence evaluations.

Capabilities

• Accountability

Self-motivated, with a professional and positive approach. Responsible for the safe and timely delivery of all operational and engineering works whilst remaining compliant with all relevant legislation and internal procedures.

• Working together

Proven team management. Able to drive a strong team that upholds the PROUD vision for TI.

• Delivering Results

Work with stakeholders to deliver against timelines. Be financially aware and able to work within, and monitor, a budget.

• Embracing change

Assist the TI Central Engineering and TI Maintenance teams in the design of mechanical, civil elements of assigned and new projects.  This includes surveying, detail design, specification, procurement, installation supervision, inspection, commissioning, and documentation.

• Agile Decision making

Report emerging project variance and to assist in taking appropriate mitigating action.

• Developing self and others

Set and monitor key objectives for direct reports and their performance on an ongoing basis in-line with PDR requirements.

• Communication and influence

Good written, presentation and verbal communication skills. Manage the communication of goals and actions to enable best practice for teams whilst fostering a culture of ownership.

• Personal Development

Take responsibility for continuous professional development

Experience

• 5 yrs experience working within the nuclear industry and delivering operational/engineering duties.

Skills

• Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of plant and material handling equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eng Chartership and/or CMI/ILM registration would be an advantage.
• Willingness to work towards CITB H&S pass, Project Management (PMP/ Prince) and IOSH Managing Safely.

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Project Manager - Mechanical Engineering Water Industry

Location: Dorchester

GEL Engineering Ltd - Dive into a Secure, Thriving Career in the Water Industry!

GEL Engineering Ltd is a beacon of excellence, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions exclusively within the water industry. With substantial investments poised for the next five years and beyond, the water sector is both stable and thriving, offering unmatched growth prospects for professionals. Our esteemed portfolio boasts successful, sustainable projects for our clients that redefine water industry standards.

Join us at Gel Engineering Ltd, a company known for its stability and future security that also offers a fun and balanced work-life experience with a strong focus on family.

Role outline:

The Project Manager will take responsibility for the life cycle delivery of all projects, ensuring time, budget, scope and quality criteria are achieved. You will pro-actively support the development of a centre of excellence for Professional Project Management Services and deliver beyond expectations to impress customers whilst achieving financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

- Identify and develop new opportunities for projects through business relationships.

- Responsible for drafting the customer offer based on the best solution for the customer with known limitations and requirements.

- Manage the projects end to end activity with full responsibility for P&L results.

- Have ownership of multiple projects and report variance of budgeted vs. actual schedule and financials.

- Clearly define the project scope and always maintain control using company project processes and procedures.

- Provide the highest standard of Health and Safety by supervision, good management practices, inspections and monitoring.

- Conduct site inspections and write risk assessments as required.

- Obtain the relevant TWOSA, TCOP and permits to work on behalf of the business.

- Point of contact for engineers and technicians daily regarding both the contract and technical queries.

- Conduct accident investigations to both Company and Client time scales and report all incidents to MD.

Requirements:

- Working knowledge of on-site project engineering projects – ideally in water industry.

- Capability to define and clarify project scope.

- Capability to develop project schedule and plan.

- Engineering qualifications

- HND – essential

- Beng – preferred

- BSC – preferred

- PRINCE2 Practitioner.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Ability to motivate team.

- Strong commercial acumen.

- UK Driving Licence

- Right to Work in the UK on permanent basis

What we offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Company Car or Allowance

- Laptop & Mobile Phone

- Company Pension

- Life Insurance 4x Salary

- 33 Days Holiday increasing to 38 Days with Length of Service

- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support through Mindful Employer Plus

- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Leave

- Career Progression Pathway

- Adaptable & enjoyable Work-Life Balance

- GELFest – The UK’s Biggest and Best Summer Festival (that’s the goal

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)

Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
• Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation
• Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
• Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process
• Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards
• Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development
• Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team Leadership experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of defence standards
• Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
• Experience of working with engineering life cycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)

Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
• Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation
• Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
• Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process
• Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards
• Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development
• Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team Leadership experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of defence standards
• Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
• Experience of working with engineering life cycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)

Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
• Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation
• Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
• Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process
• Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards
• Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development
• Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team Leadership experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of defence standards
• Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
• Experience of working with engineering life cycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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