Engineering supervisor - installations

Engineering Supervisor - Installations (Airport Infrastructure)

📍 Location

Slough (Field‑Based) - UK-wide travel to airports required

📄 Permanent | Full Time

💷 Salary

Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

🚀 The Opportunity

We're partnering with a leading engineering solutions provider operating within critical airport infrastructure, and they are looking to appoint an experienced Engineering Supervisor - Installations.

This is a hands-on, leadership-focused field role, ideal for someone who enjoys being on site, leading teams, and delivering complex installations from start to finish. You'll take ownership of Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) installations across UK airports, acting as the technical and supervisory lead through installation, commissioning, and final client handover.

✅ Candidate Eligibility (Non‑Negotiable)

Due to the nature of the role and airport security requirements, candidates must meet all of the following:

Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Able to obtain an airside security pass
5 years of continuous UK employment history (or verifiable references)
Able to pass a DBS check with a clear criminal record
Full, clean UK driving licence

🛠 Key Responsibilities

On‑Site Leadership & Installation

Lead and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and electronic installation of Passenger Boarding Bridges
Supervise internal engineers, contractors, and liaise with airport authorities
Manage site resources, tools, and materials; proactively flag shortages
Oversee testing, calibration, and commissioning activities
Diagnose and resolve technical issues during installation or post‑handover support
Ensure all works meet company standards, airport regulations, and H&S requirements
Manage and document incidents, damages, and non‑conformities
Drive continuous improvement by feeding field experience back into engineering and process teams

Reporting

Provide daily site reports to the Project Manager
Record installation issues and technical non‑conformities (e.g. assembly deviations)

🎓 Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Higher Vocational Qualification in a relevant technical discipline
Proven experience working with Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs)
Strong understanding of PBB systems, configurations, and operational principles
Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar supervisory or field engineering role
Background in capital goods manufacturing or complex mechanical/electrical installations

Desirable (Not Essential)

IPAF MEWP Licence
SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
Valid CSCS Card

🧠 Soft Skills & Competencies

Confident team leader with strong communication skills
Solutions‑focused with the ability to work under pressure
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with extensive travel
Strong safety mindset and pride in quality workmanship

🌱 Health, Safety & Environmental Awareness

Strong understanding of on‑site risks and preventative controls
Knowledge of emergency and incident procedures
Environmentally conscious, including responsible energy use and waste segregation:
Hazardous: batteries, toner cartridges
Non‑hazardous: paper, plastics

⭐ Why This Role Stands Out

Work on high‑profile airport projects across the UK
Be the driving force on technically complex installations
Long‑term, stable role with clear responsibility and autonomy
Join a business that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Opportunity to grow with a specialist engineering organisation

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