Department Manager Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Louth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Department Manager to lead their engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and project excellence while mentoring talented engineers. You will manage the development of cutting-edge products, ensuring collaboration among cross-functional teams and championing best practices in project delivery. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position is ideal for someone ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual Leave of 33 Days

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 4x Salary

Qualifications

• Proven track record in engineering project delivery.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of engineers across various disciplines.
• Drive development of innovative products from concept to launch.
• Manage projects balancing quality, cost, and timelines.

Skills

Engineering Project Delivery

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Tools

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Job Description

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established and highly respected manufacturer of sensors to the scientific, renewable energy and horticultural sectors.

Are you ready to lead innovation, inspire a high-performing team, and bring ground breaking products to life? We're on the lookout for a Department Manager with a passion for engineering leadership, project excellence, and team empowerment.

This isn't just another management role - it's a chance to shape the future of our engineering team and the cutting-edge innovation and design we deliver.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of talented engineers across electrical, software, and mechanical disciplines.
• Drive the development of innovative new products from concept to launch.
• Manage projects with precision - balancing quality, cost, and timelines using structured methodologies.
• Champion best practices in project delivery, applying frameworks like PRINCE2 or Agile to keep everything on track.
• Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams, ensuring technical and commercial success.
• Mentor and grow your team - creating an environment that supports development, creativity, and accountability.
• Contribute strategically - working closely with senior leadership on long-term engineering and product roadmaps.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A proven track record in engineering project delivery - you get things done and make it look easy.
• Leadership experience - you've led teams, managed performance, and know how to get the best from people.
• A background in electrical or software engineering is ideal, but your ability to manage and inspire people and projects is what really counts.
• Strong project management skills with experience in PRINCE2, Agile, or other structured delivery frameworks.

· A clear communicator with a strategic mindset and the ability to influence at all levels.

Benefits

In return we are offering:

• A competitive salary up to £77,926.00 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40-hours per week.
• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension scheme upon successful completion of probation with employer contributions of 7%, also increasing with length of service.
• Life assurance 4 x salary.

As an employee of a co-operative owned business controlled by its members, you will be offered membership following satisfactory completion of your probationary period. You will have the opportunity to participate in running and improving the business.

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.