Engineering Manager

Hrgo-Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hrgo-Recruitment in Harlow, England, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and planning function within a Part 145 aviation maintenance organisation. The role combines people management with technical ownership and project delivery.

You will build and lead teams, drive process improvements, and ensure quality, time and budget targets are met. The salary range is £45,000–£50,000 per year, with UK right-to-work required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership/management role.
• Solid understanding of Part 145 aviation maintenance.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the engineering and planning teams, promoting collaboration and high standards.
• Support performance management, coaching, and career development plans for engineers.
• Recruit, onboard and retain top engineering talent.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of engineering projects, ensuring quality, time and budget targets.
• Work with Planning, Quality and stakeholders to define scope, milestones and resource plans.
• Allocate resources effectively and prioritise workload to maximise productivity.
• Drive technical decision-making and promote best practice in machining and engineering.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to processes and workflows.
• Communicate project status, risks and milestones to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure outputs meet standards, security policies and regulatory requirements; manage data and publications.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

Engineering Manager (FJ-f8w4h) Harlow, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum

Opportunity for a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead and develop the engineering and planning function at this part 145 aviation maintenance organisation in Harlow. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining people management with technical ownership and project delivery—ideal for someone who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the engineering and planning teams, promoting collaboration, innovation and high standards.
• Support performance management, coaching, and career development plans for engineers.
• Recruit, onboard and retain top engineering talent.
• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of engineering projects, ensuring quality, time and budget targets are achieved.
• Work closely with Planning, Quality and other stakeholders to define scope, requirements, milestones and resource plans.
• Allocate resources effectively and prioritise workload to maximise productivity and output quality.
• Drive technical decision‑making and promote best practice in machining and engineering.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to processes, workflows and controls.
• Communicate project status, risks and milestones clearly to senior leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ensure outputs meet relevant standards, security policies and regulatory requirements; manage approved data and technical publications.
• Undertake other duties within your capabilities as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership/management role.
• A solid understanding of Part 145 aviation maintenance,
• Strong technical background and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Proactive problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. you must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications.