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Engineering Manager

• Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Dependent on experience

The Company are an established engineering component repair Company who have been steadily growing through repeat business and contract wins reflecting their quality workmanship and engineering ability.

This pivotal role reports directly to the Managing Director and is integral to the businesses growing management team. The successful candidate will provide leadership to enhance the Companys technical capabilities and motivate the engineering team through best practices and innovative methods.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as the technical representative of the company.
• Manage monthly and annual work schedules to ensure attainment of goals.
• Inspire, lead, and develop the Engineering team to meet business and customer expectations.
• Provide technical support and input to customers on current projects.
• Organise Engineering work to meet daily, weekly, and monthly plans.
• Maintain responsibility for Engineering KPIs, targeting staff development and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Engineering department during 3rd Party and internal audits.
• Serve as the nominated Engineering Manager for external Organisation Approval.
• Manage all engineering expenditure within agreed budgets.
• Ensure all Engineering activities comply with customer, business, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Engineering staff adherence to all Health and Safety systems and controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and provide direction.
• Relevant engineering experience, preferably within MRO or Component repair or similar manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Hands-on knowledge and practical skills.
• Strong planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent data analysis, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Extensive training in conflict management, business negotiation, and business applications.

Benefits:

• 4-day working week (37.5 hours per week).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive company pension and life insurance.
• Company uniform provided.
• Private Healthcare Cover.

To apply for this Engineering Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in software development, integration, and delivery to take charge of complex work packages for next-generation flight simulators.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of flight simulation, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that advanced software-driven systems are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with aerospace standards.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have proven success managing technical software projects, and are passionate about shaping the future of aerospace training, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams with a strong emphasis on software development, testing, and integration.
• Take full ownership of software-related work packages, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee the delivery of software components for flight simulators, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and systems.
• Implement robust technical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with aerospace software standards.
• Drive risk management throughout the software development lifecycle, mitigating issues before they impact delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align on requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide regular reporting on software progress, risks, and key technical decisions.
• Support process improvements to strengthen software delivery capability across engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Work Package Owner, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Technical Lead within software-heavy aerospace or simulation projects.
• Strong understanding of software engineering lifecycles, including development, verification, validation, and integration.
• Knowledge of aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C or similar) highly desirable.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams with a significant software engineering focus.
• Excellent project management, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Background in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace software systems is highly advantageous.

Why Join?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary, up to 10x available)
• Group income protection
• Flexible benefits including dental, healthcare cash plan, gym membership & cycle to work
• Wellbeing and mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV charging
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• A collaborative environment where your expertise in software delivery will shape the future of flight simulation

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re passionate about aerospace software delivery and ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply today!

Graduate Engineering Geologist

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Location: Crawley

Salary: 25,000 - 28,000

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience or earth science graduate to join an expanding team of Geo-environmental and Geotechnical Specialists in the South East. You'll be working on a variety of Ground Investigation projects, applying your educational knowledge and developing amongst the team.

This Graduate Engineering Geologist role offers:

• A competitive salary (25,000 - 28,000).
• Opportunity to work within a small and focused team for quick skill progression.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Excellent benefits.
• Company car provided.
• Flexible work.

The successful Graduate Engineering Geologist applicant will be carrying out Phase I and Phase II investigations, contributing to borehole logging, soil and rock sampling, working on trial pits, groundwater and gas monitoring and shadowing senior members of the team to develop skills. You'll also be encouraged to develop your factual and interpretive report writing skills.

As a result, this Graduate Engineering Geologist Engineer role requires:

• A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geoscience or earth science.
• Commutable to Crawley, and willing to travel for work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A full right to work in the UK.
• Commutable to or live in Crawley.

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Proposals Engineer (Engineering Services)

58,000 - 65,000 + Private Medical + Enhanced Pension + Bonus + Hybrid + Pay and Roll Progression

Horsham

Are you a Proposals Engineer with a process industry background looking for the opportunity to work for an industry-renowned specialist company working closely with some of the biggest utility businesses in the UK?

Would you like to progress your career with a company that offers a distinct pathway to Senior or Manager?

On offer is the opportunity for a proposals engineer to produce competitive commercial bids to develop new projects with utility and chemical processing companies for a growing, specialist manufacturer in air pollution and odour control, who offer excellent career development opportunities.

You will manage customer requirements, supplier costings, and negotiations over costs, prices, and payment terms.
This role would suit a commercially aware costings or proposals engineer looking for a varied role where you will be a major part of a continuously growing specialist manufacturer and have a path to progression.

The Role:

• Own the bid and drive it along, considering all aspects of technical and specification compliance, pricing, and commercial
• Writing and managing effective proposals
• Assisting the estimating and proposals team with bid writing and document compliance
• Liaising with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Create detailed technical quotations to meet customer needs
• Work with your internal colleagues, external technical resources, extended supply chain, and sub-contractor base to identify solutions, source parts and services, and produce quotations to meet customer requirements

The Person:

• Experience in proposal work in a process/systems environment
• Graduate mechanical or process engineer

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH

Keywords: Proposals Engineer, Costings Engineer, Water Treatment, Chemical Engineer, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, Water, Thermal Systems, Horsham

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Estimating Engineer (Engineering Services)

48,000 - 55,000 + Private Medical + Enhanced Pension + Bonus + Hybrid + Pay and Roll Progression

Horsham

Are you an Estimating Engineer with a process industry background looking for the opportunity to work for an industry-renowned specialist company working closely with some of the biggest utility businesses in the UK?

Would you like to progress your career with a company that offers a distinct pathway to Senior or Manager?

On offer is the opportunity for an estimating engineer to produce competitive commercial bids for developing new projects with utility and chemical processing companies for a growing, specialist manufacturer in air pollution and odour control, which offers excellent career development opportunities.

You will manage customer requirements, supplier costings, and negotiations over costs, prices, and payment terms.
This role would suit a commercially aware costings or proposals engineer looking for a varied role where you will be a major part of a continuously growing specialist manufacturer and have a path to progression.

The Role:

• Grasp the pricing elements of a project bid and pull together an accurate estimate of all cost components
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and make sound estimates for areas where a lack of time or specification prevents us from having a supplier quote
• Working with the Proposals Engineer to provide pricing support
• Cost out all equipment items per project accurately

The Person:

• Experience in proposal work in a process/systems environment
• Graduate mechanical or process engineer

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH

Keywords: Estimating Engineer, Costings Engineer, Water Treatment, Chemical Engineer, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, Water, Thermal Systems, Horsham

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

The Production Engineering Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Production Engineering team by providing administration support. The candidate would need to have a basic understanding of technical drawings with the ability to interpret basic assembly/Machining tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the company's new ERP system helping to input data into the system for our legacy products. This data would include updating bills of operations adding operation times against parts and assemblies.
• Inputting new parts onto the ERP system.
• Supporting the team to get tooling drawings and other parts loaded onto the system so that demand can be raised and parts purchased.
• Assisting the team when other departments require updates within the ERP system.
• Taking meeting notes when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Ability to read manufacturing drawings is required.
• Experience in the use of ERP Systems.
• Good computer skills.

Desirable

• Ideally HNC qualified or equivalent in an Engineering, Manufacturing or Production discipline.
• Previous experience in a Production/ Engineering role.
• Experience with the use of JIRA and confluence.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
• The ability to work independently when required.
• A flexible, conscientious and diligent attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• A resilient and adaptable approach.

Work life balance:

• 37.5 hour working week
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave
• Christmas closure
• Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits:

Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%
Income protection scheme
Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
Regular sports and social activities
Gym membership discounts
Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
Recruitment referral bonus scheme
Excellent learning & development opportunities
Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

In -House Data Centre Critical Shift Engineer: Sussex

• Basic Salary is £50,000 Plus Annual review.
• Overtime
• Annual Bonus 10% basic salary
• Free Parking on Site (Out of Congestion Charge Area
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Continental Shift Pattern 7 am to 7 pm Days and Nights
• Regular Overtime due to Shift Cover

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Biased Data Centre Shift Engineer to be based at one of the legacy Data Centre Campus’s in and around Surrey and Sussex, the site consists of 3 Data Centres all with dedicated engineering maintenance operations team in place however this adds to the collaborative and cohesive working environment that exists.

These sites have been earmarked for some massive CAPAX project enhancement modernisation and to this note any engineer looking to join will be part of the system upgrades and site improvement which will make it a very interesting place to work, in terms of manufacturers courses on new plant and systems being installed and commissioned.

Working directly for one of the top five data hosting company globally this also comes with a number of career opportunities down the line however in the first instance we are in search of a conscientious, hardworking, and resolute technically minded Electrical biased Shift Engineer.

High Voltage experience is a plus however not essential but a comprehensive and in-depth working understanding of All electrical UPS systems, generators, BMS, fire suppression systems, general HVAC and facilities maintenance procedures and processes and a good understand of cooling and mechanical plant is advantageous.

This organisation that has a proven track record of staff development through training which has resulted in a high staff retention level. They also offer a fantastic benefits package to all their employees and if you are looking to be part of the exciting change then please apply.

Candidates from any of the following Mission Critical Engineering Environments will gladly be considered for this position.

• X Forces
• Nuclear
• Production Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Health Care – Hospitals
• Defence Industry
• Pharmaceutical
• Power Generation
• Heavy industrial

General Manager - Precision Manufacturing - High Performance Engineering Sector

90,000 - 110,000 + Bonus (up to 25%) + Car Allowance / EV Scheme + Relocation Support

Location: South Coast (Relocation Assistance Available for this Onsite Role)

A privately owned, high-growth precision engineering manufacturer seeks an experienced General Manager to lead and transform one of its principal UK manufacturing operations. The company designs and produces complex, high-integrity engineered components for advanced energy, industrial, and performance-critical applications.

This is a pivotal operational leadership role - ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on visible, front-line engagement, rapid performance improvement, and long-term transformation.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will take full responsibility for the performance, capability, and culture of a key precision machining and assembly facility.

Your leadership will be approximately 75-80% hands-on and highly visible, focused on driving improvement directly from the shop floor while providing strategic oversight from the front.

Your mission will be to:

• Lead by example - be a consistent, visible presence on the shop floor, guiding and supporting teams while setting and enforcing standards.
• Stabilise and transform performance - introduce operational control, clear KPIs, and daily accountability to restore efficiency, quality, and output.
• Rebuild morale and engagement - create a positive, open, and performance-driven culture where employees understand objectives and take ownership of results.
• Drive cultural and behavioural change - set expectations, improve communication, and instil pride in performance.
• Implement continuous improvement - embed lean manufacturing, structured problem solving, and visual management to raise productivity and reduce waste.
• Optimise planning and workflow - strengthen scheduling, resource management, and cost control.
• Develop leadership capability - mentor supervisors, technical leads, and support functions to create a robust, accountable management team.
• Lay foundations for future investment - once the site is stabilised, prepare and present detailed business cases for capital expenditure and capacity expansion to the CEO and Board.
• This is a true turnaround and transformation assignment - a chance to take an underperforming but strategically important site and turn it into a model of efficiency, engagement, and operational excellence.

About You

You are a confident, technically credible manufacturing leader with a proven track record of improving performance, quality, and culture in precision or high-performance engineering environments.

You are at your best on the factory floor - visible, pragmatic, and leading from the front. You understand that transformation comes from clear standards, disciplined execution, and engaged people.

You will bring:

• Education: Degree (BEng/MEng/BSc) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering. Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred but not essential.
• Experience: 10-20 years in engineering/manufacturing, with at least 5 years in senior operational/site leadership.
• Hands-on leadership style: 75-80% of your time spent on the shop floor, directly guiding teams, setting priorities, and driving measurable results.
• Transformation track record: Proven ability to stabilise, re-energise, and elevate underperforming manufacturing operations through disciplined processes, KPIs, and leadership.
• Technical grounding: Strong background in CNC machining, small-batch, or precision manufacturing.
• Change management skills: Able to introduce structure, coach teams, and hold people accountable while building trust and engagement.
• Commercial and analytical skills: Experience managing budgets, cost-per-part, and productivity metrics. Capable of preparing CapEx proposals for process improvement and technology investment.
• Continuous improvement expertise: Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent toolkit, with a record of delivering tangible efficiency and quality gains.
• Sector experience: Precision engineering, energy, aerospace, automotive, defence, or other high-performance industrial sectors.
• Personal impact: Decisive, calm under pressure, authentic, and unafraid to challenge legacy thinking.

The Rewards

• Base Salary: 90,000 - 110,000
• Bonus: up to 25% linked to performance and leadership KPIs
• Car Allowance: included in base; company also offers a salary-sacrifice electric-vehicle scheme
• Benefits: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, 5%/5% pension, life assurance (3 salary)
• Relocation Support: up to 10,000 (HMRC guideline)

This is a rare opportunity to make a measurable difference within a well-funded, high-growth precision manufacturer. You'll have the authority to reshape performance from the ground up, deliver cultural renewal, and then lead the site into its next phase of investment and expansion.

How to Apply

All enquiries and applications (ref. (phone number removed)) are handled in strict confidence by Martin Veasey Talent Solutions.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, NDAs will be required at shortlist stage.

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Service Team Manager (Engineering / Water Treatment)

53,000 - 57,000 + Private Medical + Enhanced Pension + Bonus + Hybrid + Pay and Roll Progression

Horsham

Are you a Maintenance Manager from Wastewater or a Process industry background looking for the opportunity to improve all maintenance activities for an industry-renowned specialist company working closely with some of the biggest utility businesses in the UK?

On offer is the opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to use their skills, paired with their brilliant leadership abilities, to deliver both project and maintenance for new and existing clients. You will be developing relationships with utility companies and contractor partners, as well as monitoring team performance at the head office, as well as in the field.

You will be managing a team of experienced maintenance and project engineers in their day-to-day operations, whilst actively developing the maintenance schedules and project plans to minimise downtime.

This role would suit a dynamic leader with exceptional business experience looking for a varied role where you will be a major part of a continuously growing specialist manufacturer and have a path to progression.

The Role:

• Lead and manage a small team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to ensure optimal team performance and utilisation
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities at client sites, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery
• Liaise with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored maintenance solutions
• Cultivate relationships with utility companies and contractor partners to deliver project and framework maintenance
• Forecast and plan team resources, identifying times of high demand and coordinating with other departments for additional resources
• 70% Office-based, 30% at customer sites

The Person:

• Maintenance Management experience
• Experience in the water utilities or odour control sectors
• HNC or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH21489A

Keywords: Maintenance Manager, Water Treatment, Chemical Engineer, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, Water, Thermal Systems, Horsham

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.