Technical Manager - MoD and Defence

Technical Manager - MoD and Defence

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** About the role**

A Technical Manager is required within an Advanced Aerospace, Marine and Defence Services Organisation. The manager will join the senior management team and will be responsible for the development and management of the Structural and Fluid Dynamics capability, ensuring that the team has the right technical capabilities, tools, and processes in place to meet current and future project requirements.

The Technical Manager will also serve as the focal point for technical excellence, resource planning for the capability and continuous improvement within the domain. Industrial experience in Flight Loads, Aeroelastics, Vibration, Test support, Aerodynamic Knowledge, Hydraulic Systems, Thermal Analysis, Acoustics, and Modelling using Matlab, Nastran and or Ansys Fluent is required.

• Provide technical leadership or support on projects where required
• Ensure appropriate technical support is available for customer interactions
• Manage external suppliers within the technical area, including tendering and quality audits
• Facilitate the team’s ability to deliver by ensuring the right people, tools, and processes are in place
• Act as the focal point for tools within the technical area
• Evaluate current tool-sets and identify needs for new tools or upgrades
• Develop business cases for new tools and lead their implementation
• Ensure tools are used effectively to support delivery and innovation
• Allocate team members in line with project requirements
• Define and manage annual budget needs for internal development of capabilities/processes
• Support business development activities and contribute to project proposals and bids
• Hold technical checks and/or approvals for the capability area in line with delegated authority
• Act as the process owner for the technical domain, identifying missing or outdated processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and push for process change where needed
• Own and manage bench tasks to support capability development and delivery readiness
• Collaborate with other Technical Managers to ensure cross‑functional alignment and consistency
• Facilitate recruitment of suitably qualified/skilled engineers to support the company’s growth

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline
• Post‑graduated qualification (Master’s or Doctorate) in a relevant specialization is desirable
• Membership of an Engineering Body is desirable
• Chartered Engineer Status is desirable

Security Clearance and UK Nationals only for this role due to the nature of the systems involved

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high; interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have any questions about the Technical Manager role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on or

Location:

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Employment type:

Full‑time

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level