Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Multi-Disciplinary Team Leadership Location: North East England (with flexible working options) Salary: Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits A rapidly growing technology business is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team. This is a key leadership role focused on people, performance and capability development. The Opportunity You’ll be responsible for shaping engineering culture, driving high performance and supporting technical excellence across a range of complex product development projects. Working closely with senior leadership and the Chief Engineer, the Engineering Manager will play a central role in engineering strategy, team growth and delivery. Key Responsibilities * Lead, mentor and develop engineers across multiple disciplines. * Implement engineering processes and workflows that support innovation and technical rigour. * The Engineering Manager champions technical standards and best practice across the department. * Partner with senior leaders to align engineering activity with business priorities. * Lead recruitment, workforce planning and team capability growth. * Support long- and short-term development planning with technical leads. * Conduct root-cause analysis on team performance and drive improvements. * Contribute to budget planning and resource allocation. What We’re Looking For * A collaborative, people-focused Engineering Manager with a strong coaching mindset. * Degree+ in an engineering or scientific discipline. * Significant experience managing large or complex engineering teams. * Background in senior product development roles with cross-functional delivery. * Strong organisational skills and ability to manage evolving priorities. * Experience in defence or security sectors is beneficial but not essential. Why Join? * Competitive salary + performance bonus * 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options) * Flexible working arrangements * Private healthcare * EV and Cycle-to-Work schemes * Regular paid team social events * Supportive, high-energy culture focused on collaboration, innovation and growth