Engineering Manager

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead Terminal Engineering and AGL teams. The role involves overseeing maintenance activities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of engineering systems. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Opportunities for professional growth

Focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an engineering or airport maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, or AGL systems.
• Experience managing budgets, assets, and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate Engineering teams for maintenance activities.
• Act as the technical authority for engineering systems.
• Oversee asset performance and contractor management.
• Support CAPEX engineering projects.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety obligations.
• Manage OPEX budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
• Champion innovation and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems

Budget management

Excellent communication

Collaboration and team empowerment

Job description

Overview

Engineering Manager - Terminal & AGL Systems

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday

Location: Liverpool

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to take charge of our Terminal Engineering and Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) teams. This is a pivotal role ensuring that all maintenance activity is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest operational standards. You'll lead a skilled technical workforce, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop Teams: Manage and motivate Engineering teams to deliver planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance. Support staff development through regular performance reviews, training, and competency assessments.
• Operational Leadership: Act as the technical authority for engineering systems and facilities, providing expert advice and ensuring reliability of critical systems including communications and power supply infrastructure.
• Asset & Contract Management: Oversee asset performance, lifecycle management, and contractor performance to ensure cost-effective, compliant delivery against KPIs and SLAs.
• Project Support: Lead and support CAPEX engineering projects, ensuring systems are designed for operational resilience and long-term efficiency.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and health & safety obligations, embedding safe systems of work across all activities.
• Financial Oversight: Manage OPEX budgets, monitor spend and overtime, and drive cost efficiencies wherever possible.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Champion innovation and collaborate with environmental teams to support sustainability initiatives including energy reduction and decarbonisation.

About You

• Proven leadership experience in an engineering or airport maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, or AGL systems, with the ability to act as a technical authority.
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets, assets, and contractor performance.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proactive and safety-first mindset.
• A collaborative leader who drives improvement and empowers their team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A culture focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability