Head of Engineering

1 week ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom The One Group Full time

This is a vacancy which has come about due to a retirement; the previous **Head of Engineering** has just left after 40 years and leaves very big boots to fill

Specifically, taking on the role of 'Head of Design and Technical Services', you will be key to the future progression of this academic research facility based in central Cambridge. This is a crucial role where you will have responsibility for the management,development and delivery of technical services to support world-leading research and teaching.

These services include mechanical and electrical/electronic design, as well as in-house fabrication and outsourcing. For the facility to continue to boast the highest technical expertise and teaching, these services are essential and will allow experiments,measurement, prototyping and the process of design and build to continue to be some of the world's most successful.

**Now, this is a senior position, with a salary to match. And will require**:

- The management of the Department's Design and Technical Services across multiple sites
- Business
- Production
- Facilities
- Staff
- Create an open approach, with strong engagement within staff
- Ensure each and every project offers development opportunities
- Monitor and improve processes
- Shape future L&D pathways
- Monitoring budgets
- Purchasing new equipment in line with needs

**More about You**:

- Excellent degree / Masters or superb vocational qualification in a relevant technical discipline
- Specialist knowledge of R&D
- Workshop management experience of managing a workshop and associated services
- Hands-on experience of designing, building and delivering one-off instruments, equipment and prototypes
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including 'inspirational' qualities to support, coach and nurture staff and academics
- Ability to tailor your approach to suit audiences on all levels, from Technicians to Professors
- Proactive approach

**The ONE Group would also like to draw your attention to this generous set of benefits**:

- ???Salary up to just under £62k
- 75 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- 5 days annual leave, including public holidays
- Pension
- Generous family leave entitlement
- Shopping and travel discount schemes
- On site Sports Centre
- Counselling Services and Occupational Health

If you have the ambition and drive to succeed in this role, please contact Jen Richardson at our Cambridge office for a full job description and chat about this incredibly rewarding opportunity.


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