Head of Engineering

Callen-Lenz; England; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Wiltshire is seeking a skilled leader to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role involves driving UAS development, mentoring engineers, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates must have strong experience in aviation and demonstrate leadership capabilities. A comprehensive benefits package is included, and occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable line management and senior leadership experience.
• Whole lifecycle experience within aviation or a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering design teams.
• Coach and mentor engineers in career development.
• Oversee project delivery and compliance with policies.

Skills

Line management experience

Leadership in technical teams

Experience in aircraft design

System integration skills

Knowledge of aviation regulations

Job description

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 355

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: £90,000 + DOE

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Agility
• Integrity
• Enjoyment
  
  

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our Benefits Include

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Green Car Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities
  
  

About The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Director you will play a pivotal role in coaching, mentoring and developing a talented team of engineers with the goal to continuously lead the way in this exciting and challenging area of aerospace.

This exciting opportunity will place the right candidate at the forefront of uncrewed air systems development in the UK.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

• Leadership and management of multidisciplinary engineering design teams
• Coach, mentor and develop staff including providing career and professional development and training opportunities
• Provide performance management through establishment of goals, feedback and encouraging employee contribution
• Generate and manage workload plans to ensure timely project delivery and creating staff development opportunities
• Recruit and support organisational growth
• Develop tools, processes, and training to advance engineering capability
• Ensure any manufacturing, test or flight operations are undertaken by the team safely in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
  
  

Technical Responsibilities

• Guide, or lead where appropriate, the capturing of customer requirements, shaping a technical solution for customer proposals through to delivery
• Provide ongoing technical assurance to projects through life, supporting the nominated technical lead and project manager
• Represent the company with customers and suppliers as necessary.
• Lead major technical reviews, including design reviews.
• Ensure quality and compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
  
  

Project Delivery

• Estimate and plan complex projects in close cooperation with the programme management team
• Support the programme management team, by managing and motivating the team to deliver projects on time and to budget
  
  

Company & Strategic Growth

• Provide technical input to new business development activity, bids and proposals.
• Supporting the CEO and other member of the SLT to ensure the Company has an appropriate culture and systems to conduct its activities both lawfully and ethically
  
  

Health and Safety

• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Strong experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable line management and senior leadership experience
• Experience of leading technical teams to deliver complex products from concept to delivery
• Experience in aircraft design and/or complex system integration
• Whole lifecycle experience within aviation, defence, or a similarly regulated industry
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of uncrewed air systems and/or a keen interest in aviation
• Rapid prototyping, design for manufacture, agile delivery methodologies
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
• A full valid UK driving license a
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
  
  

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