Engineering Manager

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire (with National Travel)

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 8.30am to 5pm

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

We have fantastic opportunity to join our Private Networks Division as an Engineering Manager
. You will be results-driven with extensive experience leading high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced technical environments. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, champion health and safety, and deliver complex engineering projects to the highest quality standards. Strong background in HV/LV systems
, technical leadership, resource planning, and customer-focused project delivery, with a track record of improving team performance, maximising utilisation, and supporting business growth. Recognised for developing engineering talent, solving complex technical challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with customers and stakeholders through collaborative leadership and clear communication.

• Lead and develop a team of engineers within the Private Networks business.
• Take overall responsibility for health and safety compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure high-quality technical delivery across projects and services.
• Support the sales team by providing technical expertise and helping define the right customer solutions.
• Work closely with Operations, Project Management, and Service teams to ensure sufficient skilled resources and maximise utilisation.
• Improve engineering processes through lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, or equivalent).
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience in a technical engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and solve complex engineering problems.
• Experience managing resources in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

• Leadership of engineering teams.
• Health & Safety achievements (IOSH/NEBOSH, audits, safe systems of work, zero incidents).
• Experience with HV/LV infrastructure or private networks.
• Resource planning and project delivery.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Examples of process improvements, cost savings, or increased team performance.
• Technical problem-solving and mentoring of engineers.

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