Perm Airport Engineering Manager

Airport Engineering Manager

Location:

On-site Job Type: Full-time Salary :
Up to £60,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced Airport Engineering Manager to lead a team of eight engineers within a large, complex operational environment at an airport. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and effective maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical assets and requires a strong electrical focus alongside a broad understanding of mechanical systems. Day-to-day of the role:
Lead and manage a team of engineers operating across multiple shift patterns. Ensure the safe and effective maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical assets. Provide technical leadership within a live operational environment where reliability and service continuity are essential. Support reactive maintenance activities and participate in an out-of-hours on-call escalation process when required. Work closely with operational and asset management teams to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Required

Skills & Qualifications :
Strong electrical engineering background with supporting mechanical knowledge. Experience working with high-voltage systems and exposure to substation environments. Good understanding of electrical systems, safety procedures, and operational processes. Previous team leadership or management experience within an engineering environment. Experience working in complex, safety-critical or highly operational settings. Desirable:

Experience with in aviation or exposure to automated systems, security-related infrastructure, materials handling equipment, or similar critical engineering assets. Benefits:
Competitive salary with potential to reach up to £60,000 based on experience. Relocation package available, capped at £8,500 for eligible candidates. On-call payments for out-of-hours support. Standard Monday to Friday working pattern with participation in an on-call rota. Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic and challenging environment.