Engineering Manager

Ipsum; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Holiday buy option

Pension plan

Career development

Professional qualifications

Virtual GP

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service awards

Maternity pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our Private Networks Division as an Engineering Manager in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. You will lead a high-performing engineering team, drive health and safety compliance, and ensure high-quality technical delivery across projects and services for customers with demanding requirements.

You will work closely with Operations, Project Management, and Sales to define the right solutions, maximise utilisation, and foster continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, or equivalent).
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience in a technical engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and solve complex problems.
• Experience managing resources in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers within the Private Networks Division.
• Take overall responsibility for health and safety compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure high-quality technical delivery across projects and services.
• Support the sales team by providing technical expertise and helping define the right customer solutions.
• Work closely with Operations, Project Management, and Service teams to ensure sufficient skilled resources and maximise utilisation.
• Improve engineering processes through lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership of engineering teams

Health & safety focus

HV/LV knowledge

Resource planning

Customer-facing experience

Process improvements

Technical mentoring

Education

Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC)

Health & safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

Location: Wakefield , West Yorkshire (with National Travel)

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 8.30am to 5pm)

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role

We have fantastic opportunity to join our Private Networks Division as an Engineering Manager

You will be results-driven with extensive experience leading high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced technical environments. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, champion health and safety, and deliver complex engineering projects to the highest quality standards.

Strong background in HV/LV systems, technical leadership, resource planning, and customer-focused project delivery, with a track record of improving team performance, maximising utilisation, and supporting business growth. Recognised for developing engineering talent, solving complex technical challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with customers and stakeholders through collaborative leadership and clear communication.

As a Engineering Manager you will …

• Lead and develop a team of engineers within the Private Networks Division.
• Take overall responsibility for health and safety compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure high-quality technical delivery across projects and services.
• Support the sales team by providing technical expertise and helping define the right customer solutions.
• Work closely with Operations, Project Management, and Service teams to ensure sufficient skilled resources and maximise utilisation.
• Improve engineering processes through lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

About You

• Engineering Qualification (ONC, HNC, or equivalent).
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience in a technical engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and solve complex engineering problems.
• Experience managing resources in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

• Leadership of engineering teams.
• Health & Safety achievements (IOSH/NEBOSH, audits, safe systems of work, zero incidents).
• Experience with HV/LV infrastructure or private networks.
• Resource planning and project delivery.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Examples of process improvements, cost savings, or increased team performance.
• Technical problem-solving and mentoring of engineers.

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