Software Engineering Manager

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group is seeking an Engineering Manager for a permanent, on-site role in Nottinghamshire. The position leads a multi-disciplinary engineering team in a fast-paced environment delivering high-quality, customised products across demanding industries.

The role focuses on technical leadership, driving continuous improvement, budget management and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project execution and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a technical environment.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects on time and to budget.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Oversee projects from concept through delivery, meeting time and budget targets.
• Provide technical leadership and review designs and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

GitHub

Jira

Job description

Our client, who are a well-established and innovative engineering manufacturer, are looking for an Engineering Manager based in Nottinghamshire to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role is based on-site in, Nottinghamshire, within a fast-paced engineering environment delivering high-quality, customised products into a range of demanding industries. The position is a key leadership role, responsible for driving technical excellence, managing engineering operations, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects and solutions.

Key responsibilities of the Engineering Manager job based in Nottinghamshire:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Oversee engineering projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across engineering activities, reviewing and approving designs and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, sales, quality, and operations to ensure effective project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and engineering processes.
• Monitor KPIs, manage departmental budgets, and ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Act as a key technical contact for customers and stakeholders, supporting business development activities where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal procedures.

Experience required for the Engineering Manager job based in Nottinghamshire:

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar), with a preference for an electronics background.
• Proven experience in an engineering leadership or management role within a technical environment.
• Strong background in delivering complex engineering projects and managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Altium, GitHub, and project management platforms (e.G. Jira).
• Solid understanding of engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical involvement.