Job Description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Engineering Quality & Technical Manager.

Location: Flexible UK Location with travel across Defence Equipment sites as required

Salary: Competitive + Car + Benefits

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Join our vibrant and inclusive Defence Equipment business, supporting the maintenance, repair and lifecycle management of critical equipment across the UK Defence Equipment sector. This is a highly influential leadership opportunity where you will act as the technical authority for engineering quality, compliance and equipment supportability, helping to ensure operational readiness for our customer, the UK Ministry of Defence. Working closely with operational teams, OEMs, suppliers and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and sustainable engineering solutions that support critical national infrastructure and defence capability.

What you will do:

• Lead engineering quality and technical assurance activities across a diverse defence equipment portfolio, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and contractual requirements.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance to operational teams, customers, suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
• Manage equipment modifications, Technical Service Bulletins, Equipment Safety Notices and warranty processes to maintain safety, reliability and performance.
• Drive equipment sustainability initiatives including obsolescence management, service life extension planning and technical supportability programmes.
• Lead, develop and inspire a technical engineering team, promoting a culture of safety, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners and stakeholders to minimise equipment downtime, improve equipment availability and support strategic business objectives.

What you will bring:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams, influence stakeholders and drive high performance.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering quality, technical compliance and equipment maintenance within a complex engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting budgets, lifecycle costing and supplier performance.
• Essential: Technical qualification at Level 3/4 (City & Guilds or equivalent) and a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Engineering Technician (EngTech), IOSH qualification and professional body membership.
• Significant experience within plant, equipment maintenance or engineering disciplines, including technical leadership, project delivery and supply chain engagement.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work and our Defence Equipment customer requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate security vetting. Any offer of employment will be subject to obtaining and maintaining the relevant level of security clearance and right to work requirements. The level of clearance required will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can build a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, reinforcing our commitment to developing, supporting and investing in our people.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Salary with annual review opportunities.
• Career Development with opportunities to progress into senior engineering, operations or strategic technical leadership roles.
• Training & Professional Development including funded leadership programmes, professional memberships and qualifications.
• 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy additional leave.
• Generous Pension Scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Flexible Working options including hybrid and flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Flexible Benefits Package including Cycle2Work, insurance options and wellbeing support.
• Exclusive Discounts from major retailers, leisure providers and healthcare partners.
• Two Social Impact Days each year to support causes that matter to you.
• Family Friendly Policies and a range of support networks and affinity groups.

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver and enhance civic, transport and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website: amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey, we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access requirements, reasonable adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

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We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible.

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