15 Engineering jobs in Ipswich

Engineering Manager

Location: Newmarket

Salary: £75,000 to £80,000

Industry: Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical

An opportunity has opened for an Engineering Manager to join a manufacturing company based in Newmarket. The ideal candidate will have a background working as an Engineering Manager or similar in an R&D environment. Additionally, you will have experience leading R&D projects from start t.

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Engineering Manager

Ipswich, Suffolk- Commutable from Lowestoft, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, Norwich

£65,000 - £80,000 + Training + Progression + 26 days holiday + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

Excellent role on offer for an experienced Engineering/Maintenance Manager looking to work for a highly prestigious, market leading company where you will play a key part in their Maintenance Management and supp.

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Engineering Admin Assistant (Office-Based, Ipswich, 25-30k DOE, Pro Rata)

Are you an organised, proactive administrator looking to support a busy team in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an Engineering Admin Assistant to provide essential administrative support, ensuring projects run efficiently while working within a friendly and professional office environment.

This is an office-based role in Ipswich , offering 30-40 hours per week depending on your preference , making it ideal if you are looking for flexibility while building your career.

• Providing admin support for projects including tender coordination, updating project databases, preparing reports and meeting minutes, and arranging site surveys

• Managing document control and ensuring accurate filing of project emails and documents

• Coordinating meetings and tracking deadlines for the project teams

• Assisting with tender and design submission processes, ensuring all documentation is managed effectively

• Supporting the admin processes needed to maintain ISO and other certifications

• Booking travel and managing diaries for team members

• Supporting daily office operations including answering phones, managing emails, and maintaining office supplies

• Preparing and formatting documents to ensure consistency and high standards

• Liaising with team members to ensure clear communication across projects

• Supporting events, training sessions, and workshops as needed

• Providing additional administrative support where required, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times

• Previous experience in project administration, project coordination, or document control (desirable)

• Highly proficient IT skills including confidence with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks

• Confident communicator both verbally and in writing

• Able to build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and clients

• Ability to work using your own initiative while also being a team player

• Confidence to ask questions to ensure clarity on task requirements

• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive mindset

• Salary of 25,000 to 30,000 depending on experience (pro rata)

• Flexible working hours (30-40 hours per week, depending on your preference)

• Office-based role in Ipswich

• A friendly, supportive team environment where your contributions will be valued

• Opportunity to develop your administration skills while supporting a busy team delivering varied projects

• Stability and a clear structure to your working week

If you're looking to take your administration skills to the next level in a supportive environment where you will be a valued member of the team, we would love to hear from you

Apply now to be considered for this Engineering Admin Assistant position and take the next step in your career

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Engineering Project Manager

Our prestigious, manufacturing client within the Marine and Luxury Yacht industry, are currently seeking an Engineering Project Manager, to join their highly reputable team based in Ipswich.

This is a full time, permanent position.

This opportunity will involve travel in other locations, so a full driving licence is required.

The Project Manager will represent the business in all dealings with the client, from sale to handover.

Knowledge Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the systems and equipment typical of large, modern cruising yachts.
li>Strong knowledge of the marine industry, yacht production techniques and processes.

• IT literate, competent user of Microsoft Office products and project management IT tools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills – customer, senior management, suppliers, employees, and contractors.

< i>Experience of managing complex work schedules in a matrix management structure to meet cost, quality, and delivery.
• Experience of sailing large, modern cruising yachts is ideal along with charter experience.

• Degree level educated
• Project management qualification e.g PRINCE2 OR APMP Accredited (Desirable)
• Yacht Master Offshore or Ocean (or equivalent) would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the overall build plan and management of the plan for your respective yacht(s)  including expediting activities within other departments to ensure on-time customer delivery.
< i>Maintain and update a Master Work List on a timely basis for each yacht, detailing all variations to the standard specification and all options pricing.
• Report progress of the build and hours charged to the project by trade. Monitor actual progress versus planned progress with the relevant trade or department head to provide weekly status updates and establish mitigations for any delays. Reporting of progress to trigger predicted payment dates.
• Work with build teams and Production management to achieve pre-agreed costings, targets, and schedules so that all parties can ensure they have the necessary resource, equipment and information to enable the efficient build of the yacht.
• Work with the commercial department to agree costings, specification and margins for standard and optional equipment purchased from suppliers and to ensure the agreed margins are maintained through the build.
• Be a champion for HSE practices on your yachts and within the business.
• Ensure the client is kept appraised  of the boat build progress, staged payment dates and projected completion date using data agreed with the Exec and Production management team.
li>Liaise with the businesses or the Client’s interior designers and ensure any interior design activities align with the production schedule. < i>Coordinate and schedule Client site visits  in conjunction with Production to ensure readiness for the visit and that the meeting is productive. < i>Construct vessel leaving account to ensure that all payments are received, and paperwork is in place before handover.
• Work with the Commissioning Manager to oversee the yacht’s commissioning activities.
< i>Co-ordinate the activities of the cross functional team that will deliver the new Yacht to the customer.
• Manage the co-ordination of sea trials  and the resolution of any issues arising before customer handover.
< i>Check the quality and specification  of new yachts and ensure that yachts are presented to clients up to standard and with minimal warranty faults/defects. li>Support Client with completing paperwork  and administration including yacht registration, radio licensing, tonnage surveys and MCA commercial vessel compliance.

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!
 

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. 
If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Todd Hayes Ltd.

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager for our client based near Diss to oversee the design, planning, and delivery of bespoke engineering projects. This role combines project management with production planning to ensure technical specifications, quality standards, and deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from order through design, fabrication, testing, and delivery
li>Coordinate with customers, design teams, and internal departments
• Maintain project plans, schedules and budgets
• Plan and monitor workshop activities across fabrication and assembly
• Liaise with procurement to ensure material and component availability
• Act as the key point of contact across all departments
• Support site visits and project handovers when required

What You’ll Need

< i>Degree, HND (or equivalent) or time-served background in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing
• Experience in project management within an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of automation, controls, or mechanical assembly
• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and respected company who value their staff. Clean, modern working environment. Salary £50-55K depending on experience. Death in service benefit. Company pension and 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Engineering Project Manager

Our prestigious, manufacturing client within the Marine and Luxury Yacht industry, are currently seeking an Engineering Project Manager, to join their highly reputable team based in Ipswich.

This is a full time, permanent position.

This opportunity will involve travel in other locations, so a full driving licence is required.

The Project Manager will represent the business in all dealings with the client, from sale to handover.

Knowledge Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the systems and equipment typical of large, modern cruising yachts.
li>Strong knowledge of the marine industry, yacht production techniques and processes.

• IT literate, competent user of Microsoft Office products and project management IT tools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills – customer, senior management, suppliers, employees, and contractors.

< i>Experience of managing complex work schedules in a matrix management structure to meet cost, quality, and delivery.
• Experience of sailing large, modern cruising yachts is ideal along with charter experience.

• Degree level educated
• Project management qualification e.g PRINCE2 OR APMP Accredited (Desirable)
• Yacht Master Offshore or Ocean (or equivalent) would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the overall build plan and management of the plan for your respective yacht(s)  including expediting activities within other departments to ensure on-time customer delivery.
< i>Maintain and update a Master Work List on a timely basis for each yacht, detailing all variations to the standard specification and all options pricing.
• Report progress of the build and hours charged to the project by trade. Monitor actual progress versus planned progress with the relevant trade or department head to provide weekly status updates and establish mitigations for any delays. Reporting of progress to trigger predicted payment dates.
• Work with build teams and Production management to achieve pre-agreed costings, targets, and schedules so that all parties can ensure they have the necessary resource, equipment and information to enable the efficient build of the yacht.
• Work with the commercial department to agree costings, specification and margins for standard and optional equipment purchased from suppliers and to ensure the agreed margins are maintained through the build.
• Be a champion for HSE practices on your yachts and within the business.
• Ensure the client is kept appraised  of the boat build progress, staged payment dates and projected completion date using data agreed with the Exec and Production management team.
li>Liaise with the businesses or the Client’s interior designers and ensure any interior design activities align with the production schedule. < i>Coordinate and schedule Client site visits  in conjunction with Production to ensure readiness for the visit and that the meeting is productive. < i>Construct vessel leaving account to ensure that all payments are received, and paperwork is in place before handover.
• Work with the Commissioning Manager to oversee the yacht’s commissioning activities.
< i>Co-ordinate the activities of the cross functional team that will deliver the new Yacht to the customer.
• Manage the co-ordination of sea trials  and the resolution of any issues arising before customer handover.
< i>Check the quality and specification  of new yachts and ensure that yachts are presented to clients up to standard and with minimal warranty faults/defects. li>Support Client with completing paperwork  and administration including yacht registration, radio licensing, tonnage surveys and MCA commercial vessel compliance.

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!
 

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. 
If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Todd Hayes Ltd.

Electrical Engineering Lead

£50 per hour - outside IR35

6 month contract

Ipswich

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead/Manager who has experience in leading Electrical, Control and Instrumentation teams? If so, please read on.

Essential skillset required:

• ?Strong background in electrical engineering, software development, and project management.
• At least 4 years experience in managing engi.

Engineering Admin Assistant (Office-Based, Ipswich, £25-30k DOE, Pro Rata)

Are you an organised, proactive administrator looking to support a busy team in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an Engineering Admin Assistant to provide essential administrative support, ensuring projects run efficiently while working within a friendly and professional office environment.

This is an office-based role in Ipswich , offering 30-40 hours per week depending on your preference , making it ideal if you are looking for flexibility while building your career.

• Providing admin support for projects including tender coordination, updating project databases, preparing reports and meeting minutes, and arranging site surveys

• Managing document control and ensuring accurate filing of project emails and documents

• Coordinating meetings and tracking deadlines for the project teams

• Assisting with tender and design submission processes, ensuring all documentation is managed effectively

• Supporting the admin processes needed to maintain ISO and other certifications

• Booking travel and managing diaries for team members

• Supporting daily office operations including answering phones, managing emails, and maintaining office supplies

• Preparing and formatting documents to ensure consistency and high standards

• Liaising with team members to ensure clear communication across projects

• Supporting events, training sessions, and workshops as needed

• Providing additional administrative support where required, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times

• Previous experience in project administration, project coordination, or document control (desirable)

• Highly proficient IT skills including confidence with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks

• Confident communicator both verbally and in writing

• Able to build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and clients

• Ability to work using your own initiative while also being a team player

• Confidence to ask questions to ensure clarity on task requirements

• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive mindset

• Salary of £5,000 to 0,000 depending on experience (pro rata)

• Flexible working hours (30-40 hours per week, depending on your preference)

• Office-based role in Ipswich

• A friendly, supportive team environment where your contributions will be valued

• Opportunity to develop your administration skills while supporting a busy team delivering varied projects

• Stability and a clear structure to your working week

If you're looking to take your administration skills to the next level in a supportive environment where you will be a valued member of the team, we would love to hear from you

Apply now to be considered for this Engineering Admin Assistant position and take the next step in your career

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Project Manager

£70-£75k DoE plus market competitive package

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Project Engineer ready to make the leap into project management, or an experienced Project Manager seeking a team where there is a route to future progression. This business is investing and deeply values its people.

Why does this role stand out?

• Major investment programme ahead - multiple high-impact projects over the next three years.
• Inclusive and supportive culture where your voice matters and your growth is encouraged.
• Senior Leadership Team committed to mentoring and professional development.
• International client base and growing market share.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you'll take the lead on major capital expenditure projects, collaborating closely with Site Leads, the Engineering Management team, and external project stakeholders. Your role will involve:

• Lead and deliver complex capital projects across multiple sites - from planning to execution.
• Collaborate with Site Leads, Engineers, and external stakeholders to keep everything running on time and within budget.
• Drive improvements in mechanical engineering, production processes, and safety.
• Identify risks early, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly every step of the way.
• Keep the Senior Leadership Team up to date with progress and financial reporting.
• Bring a strong quality focus to every stage of delivery.

• Working in collaboration with site Engineering management teams.

What does your background look like?

• Proven experience managing engineering projects in complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong engineering or operational background - ideally with expertise in plant and machinery and projects involving utilities.
• Natural problem solver - practical and strategic with financial acumen.
• Great communicator across all levels and functions - clarity is key.
• Organised, methodical, and comfortable working autonomously.
• Adaptable, proactive, and up for the challenge of a fast-paced setting.

• Confident working autonomously and making informed decisions.

If you thrive on variety, challenge, and being at the heart of change and want to see the real impact of your work this role is instrumental in the future of the business - you will be seen. Being part of a business with vision, strong staff retention and future expansion is a real attraction.

For more details, get in touch with Sarah in the Novus Team to start the process.