Operational Engineering Manager

Matchtech; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Operational Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for managing deployed capabilities including radar and cameras. The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a degree in engineering. Competitive salary between £85,000-£95,000 with additional benefits including healthcare and share options. Regular travel across the UK and abroad is required.

Benefits

BUPA Healthcare and cash plan

Company share options

Life cover

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Preparedness to deploy and work within operational teams in the UK and overseas.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operational Engineering Team.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with operational requirements.
• Maintain two sub-teams ready to deploy.

Skills

Leadership and Management

Technical skills in operational engineering

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Electronics experience

Software experience

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windows

Basic Linux

SQL

Python

Job description

This permanent role is crucial in leading a team responsible for the management of the deployed capabilities, including radar, cameras, and other sensors, under the guidance of the CTO.

This role requires full time on site working, with regular travel across the UK and abroad for deployments with the sub teams.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Act as part of the management team, reporting directly to the CTO. Lead and manage the Operational Engineering Team, including hiring, goal setting, establishing training needs, evaluating performance, and giving constructive appraisals. Demonstrate the company's values of trustworthiness, transparency, speed, and agility.
• Technical: Lead the company's operational engineering planning and delivery. Ensure satisfaction of customers' operational requirements, including surveillance, monitoring equipment, communications, site engineering, transport, and logistics. Familiar with working at height safety and compliance. Liaise with OEMs to understand technical developments and input into the design and product development process.
• Operational: In charge of maintaining two sub-teams ready to deploy, suitably qualified, experienced, and equipped to complete tasks. Oversight of the design, installation, and maintenance of the company's hardware, integrated with its software infrastructure. Assist in surveying and negotiating site locations and permissions, including overseas. Coordinate between the Operational Engineering Team and other technology teams to ensure effective software and hardware integration.

Job Requirements

• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification to degree level.
• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Electronics experience.
• Software experience (Windows, basic Linux, remote access, communications protocols).
• Preparedness to deploy and work within operational teams in the UK and overseas.
• Full driving licence.

Desirable Skills

• Networking experience (LTE, router setup, RMS systems).
• Familiarity with camera hardware (specifications, control protocols).
• Experience of working at height processes and training.
• Some coding knowledge (SQL and Python ideal).
• Engineering design and manufacture experience (CAD, fabrication).

Benefits

• £85,000-£95,000 Dependant on experience
• BUPA Healthcare and cash plan
• Company share options
• Life cover
• Bonus

If you are an experienced Operational Engineering Manager with a solid background in electronics and management within the marine sector, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a valuable part of their dynamic and forward-thinking team