Assistant Engineering Group Leader

Safran companies; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks an Assistant Engineering Group Leader to manage a design and analysis team in Gloucester. This full-time role emphasizes project delivery, team development, and offers attractive benefits including a four and a half day workweek and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Four and a half day workweek

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matching

Access to onsite amenities

Flexible benefits and working options

Qualifications

• Proven results in engineering activities.
• Experience in coaching and developing team members is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to meet project milestones.
• Promote the professional and personal development of team members.
• Monitor activities for schedule and cost adherence.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Company: Safran Landing Systems
Job field: Mechanics
Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Assistant Engineering Group Leader

The Aircraft of tomorrow, Pioneered by you

As part of our engineering group, you will lead a small design & analysis team to develop, qualify, and support landing gear systems throughout their life cycle. Under the guidance of an Engineering Group Leader, you will meet milestones and deliverables on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This role offers opportunities for learning and growth, with on-site investments supporting our expanding local team.

We prioritize looking after our people. Benefits include:

• Enjoy a four and a half day workweek, with Friday afternoons off.
• Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
• Receive an annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Contribute to a generous pension scheme with up to 8% matching contributions and life assurance at 4x salary.
• Access onsite amenities like parking (including EV chargers), a subsidized restaurant, bicycle storage, and showers.
• Flexible benefits and working options, including enhanced maternity and family benefits.

About Safran Landing Systems

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, supporting commercial, business, military, and defense fleets. We cover the entire product lifecycle: design, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair. We innovate to create safer, more sustainable aviation for the future. Join us to make an impact and be rewarded for your dedication and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to meet project milestones and deliverables, managing technical, financial, and scheduling aspects.
• Promote professional and personal development of team members.
• Develop 'fit for purpose' technical solutions ensuring compliance with processes and procedures.
• Prepare Work Package Specifications supporting team objectives.
• Monitor activities for schedule and cost adherence, identifying risks.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven results in engineering activities.
• Strong project management, communication, and decision-making skills.
• General understanding of finance.
• Experience in coaching and developing others is advantageous.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. For assistance with the application or reasonable adjustments, contact us. Please upload your CV; successful matches will be contacted by our recruitment team.

Employment offers are subject to security vetting, including possible criminal record checks.

About Safran

Safran is a high-technology group operating in aerospace, defense, and space, with a mission to contribute to a safer, sustainable world. With 100,000 employees and €27.3 billion in sales (2024), we hold leadership positions globally. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing and braking systems, supporting over 35,000 aircraft and 100,000 landings daily.

Location: Gloucester, England, UK