Assistant Engineering Group Leader - Design

Matchtech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Gloucester is seeking an Assistant Engineering Group Leader to manage a design and analysis team. The role involves overseeing engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, particularly focusing on landing gear systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, leadership ambition, and a proven track record in project delivery. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

25 days + bank holidays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Marriage leave

Shorter day Fridays

Onsite parking and subsidized restaurant

Discounted gym memberships

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering design and analysis within aerospace or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of engineers to meet project milestones.
• Manage design and analysis tasks for complex mechanical systems.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams for effective project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Design and analysis

Influencing and networking skills

Effective communication

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Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

Our client within the Aerospace sector, is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Engineering Group Leader in the Gloucestershire area on a permanent basis.

Key skills required for this role

Leadership / Design and analysis

Important

Prior leadership technical background within design and analysis

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Assistant Engineering Group Leader to join a leading organisation at the forefront of engineering innovation. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical capabilities and leadership ambition, ready to take the next step in their career by guiding a dynamic team in the design and analysis of advanced mechanical systems.

The Role:
In this position, you will support the Engineering Group Leader by overseeing a small Design & Analysis team. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of engineering projects-on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves overseeing product development, qualification, and support throughout the product life cycle, with a particular focus on landing gear systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a small team of engineers to meet project milestones and technical deliverables

Manage design and analysis tasks for complex mechanical systems

Drive quality, cost, and delivery targets in line with programme expectations

Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution

Provide technical direction and support to ensure ongoing team development

What We're Looking For:

Strong background in engineering design and analysis, ideally within aerospace or a related field

Influencing and networking skills

Proactive and collaborative team player

Effective communication, influencing, and decision-making abilities

Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others is a strong advantage

Focused on performance improvement and innovation

Ability to anticipate challenges and apply sound judgement

Proven track record of successful project delivery

Business acumen with an understanding of project finance and cost management

Experience in planning and estimation of engineering activities

Benefits Include:

• 25 days + bank holidays - with option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced family friendly polocies, including maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave
• Marriage leave up to 1 week
• Shorter day Fridays - option to finish mid day
• Plenty onsite parking, subsidesed resturant and Nero Coffee on site
• Discounted gym memberships
• up to 8% employer pension contribution

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a key role in shaping innovative engineering solutions. If you're looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment-this role is for you.

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