Engineering Manager

Equals One Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of fire and security solutions in the UK is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and support a team in the North West region. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the fire & security sector, demonstrated leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, potential for overtime earnings, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff Share Option Scheme

Company van

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to private GP service

Ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Strong background in the fire & security sector with leadership experience.
• Proactive, hands-on engineer balancing technical work and people management.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a positive culture.
• Oversee fire and security system projects from planning to completion.
• Provide hands-on technical support as needed.
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in fire & security

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Fire & Security Systems

Project Management Tools

Job description

Engineering Manager

Location: Warrington / Bury (North West Region)

Salary: £38,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Full time

About Croma Fire & Security

Croma Fire & Security is a long-established, trusted provider of cutting‑edge fire and security solutions across the UK. We design, install and maintain systems for a wide range of sectors including commercial, industrial, public sector and high‑security environments.

With a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and outstanding customer service, we pride ourselves on developing long‑term client relationships and delivering high‑quality, compliant and reliable systems. Our engineers are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in their development, safety and progression.

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team in one of our smaller but growing regions. This is a hands‑on role, ideal for an experienced engineer who is ready to combine day‑to‑day engineering work with leadership responsibilities. You will spend part of your week on the tools, with dedicated time for mentoring and developing engineers in the area.

This role is key to ensuring the successful delivery, installation and maintenance of fire and security systems, while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and support a small team of engineers, encouraging a positive and high‑performing culture.
• Provide ongoing training, guidance and professional development.
• Maintain up‑to‑date training records and matrices.

Project & Resource Management

• Oversee and support fire and security system projects from planning through to completion.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality and budget expectations.
• Manage engineer utilisation, workload and allocation of resources, equipment and materials.

Technical Expertise

• Provide hands‑on technical support and troubleshooting where needed.
• Stay informed on the latest fire & security technologies, legislation and best practice.
• Ensure all work meets relevant standards, codes and regulations.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain quality control processes and carry out site inspections.
• Implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure safety processes are followed, including vehicle/vans checks and compliance training.

Client & Supplier Relations

• Act as a technical point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent service delivery.
• Support the sales team with technical knowledge during proposals.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships where required.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in the fire & security sector, ideally with proven leadership or mentoring experience.
• A proactive, hands‑on engineer who enjoys balancing technical work with people management.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What you will get in return:

• Competitive basic salary of £38k to £45k depending on experience
• Enhanced earnings with overtime, travel time and call‑out rota payments
• Staff Share Option Scheme and annual company share scheme
• Company van (business use), fuel card, tools, mobile and laptop
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 with service, plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression routes
• Supportive team culture where engineers are respected and listened to
• A varied, interesting workload with a growing company that’s big enough to support your ambitions but small enough to care
• Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in the growth of this region while having the autonomy to shape and support your local engineering team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to move into management without stepping away from the tools completely.

We offer a supportive environment, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work with a respected name in the fire and security industry.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch.