Engineer - Deputy Head Of Department (South West London)

Mploy Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist fabrication workshop in South West London seeks a Deputy Head of Engineering to lead a skilled metal-fabrication team. The candidate will manage project schedules, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and oversee maintenance of tools. Qualifications include experience in scenic fabrication and welding skills. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and additional benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme and a choice of enhanced pension or healthcare allowance.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contribution or private healthcare allowance

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Proven background in scenic / architectural / industrial fabrication.
• Strong hands-on MIG and TIG welding skills.
• Experience in planning and scheduling workshop workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication teams to produce accurate metalwork from technical drawings.
• Manage the department's project schedule in coordination with operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental practices.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Technical drawing interpretation

Project management

Education

Relevant welding or engineering qualifications (NVQ)

Tools

Workshop tools and machinery

Job description

Location: South West London, London, South East, UK

Deputy Head of Engineering

Scenic & Event Fabrication £44,500 + overtime (additional £10,000 achievable)

Location: South London area (workshop-based with occasional site work)

Employment type: Full time

A busy, specialist fabrication workshop that serves theatre, broadcast and live events is looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead a skilled metal‑fabrication team. This role is perfect for a hands‑on leader who can combine technical excellence with clear planning, strong safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Help lead fabrication teams to produce accurate, fit‑for‑purpose metalwork and assemblies from technical drawings and specifications.
• Assist with creating, managing and tracking the department's project schedule in coordination with workshop operations.
• Maintain and improve health, safety and environmental practices across the department; ensure compliance and correct PPE usage.
• Oversee the maintenance, safe operation and inventory of departmental tools and machinery.
• Help drive staff development: implementing training plans, overseeing apprenticeships, inductions and mentoring.
• Support on‑site build activities when required and coordinate build handovers to client sites.
• Promote positive team culture, good communication and high morale within the department.

Qualifications

• Proven background in scenic / architectural / industrial fabrication with strong hands‑on MIG and TIG welding skills.
• Relevant welding or engineering qualifications (NVQ, coded welding) are highly desirable.
• Track record of interpreting complex technical drawings and translating them into accurate builds.
• Solid knowledge of materials and construction techniques used in scenic and event fabrication.
• Experience of planning and scheduling workshop workloads and leading small teams on site.
• Strong working knowledge of workshop H&S; recognised H&S qualifications welcome.
• Good IT literacy (Windows and cloud‑based office tools).
• Calm, organised, decisive and a collaborative team player under pressure.

Benefits

• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Choice of enhanced pension contribution or private healthcare allowance
• Season ticket loan

Please apply using the details below, and include an up to date CV.