Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer

Spinwell Global; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer to provide expert advice and lead engineering projects. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days on site in Bristol and seeks candidates with substantial experience in aero engineering and a professional registration as either a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist. The role emphasizes coaching others and ensuring effective risk management. Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary project engineering.
• Deep knowledge of aeronautical and aerospace principles.
• Registered as Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Scientist (CSci) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex equipment.
• Lead engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects.
• Coach team members in applying technical regulations.

Skills

Technical advice at a senior level

Aero engineering experience

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Scientist (CSci)

Risk management

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Overview

Role: Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer
Contract Length: Until 31/03/2026
Location: Hybrid/Bristol – 2-3 days per week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested

Spinwell is recruiting for an Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities of the Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer

As a Senior Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer, you will be using your deep knowledge and wide-ranging experience in providing expert advice and managing elements of acquisition and support a wide range of complex equipment from traditional fixed and rotary wing, through to Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS).

Skills/Experience of the Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer

• Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects; and
• Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in Aero engineering with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches; and
• Be professionally registered as either:
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or
  • Chartered Scientist (CSci)
• Challenge and coach others in understanding how to apply correct technical legislation, regulation, standards, policies, and processes to use and follow during acquisition and support to equipment.
• Challenge and coach others in understanding how to apply the most effective and efficient ways to process data.
• Select suitable communication methods and challenge others appropriately if they are not.
• Resolve potential conflicts between stakeholders.
• Take appropriate action and lead where needed in responding to issues.
• Coach others in conducting in-depth analysis on products or process and identify the correct action to rectify issues identified.
• Make timely decisions related to accuracy and efficiency of your own and others’ work
• Effectively establish priorities and work sequencing; and challenge behaviours that are incompatible with the Civil Service Core Values.
• Ensure risk management is conducted correctly and challenge those not making timely decisions that affect regulatory requirements, including where and when to safely quarantine equipment/products.
• Plan and manage your own time and those reporting to you, to meet challenging and ambitious deadlines.
• Carry out the correct action for coaching and supervision required for junior and/or equivalent graded staff that you may work with.
• Identify your own shortfalls in knowledge and discuss appropriate options for self-development, setting short and medium priorities.
• Coach others to find the most appropriate internal policy and processes.

If you are an Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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