Job Description
Team Manager – Sustaining Electrical EngineeringSalary: Up to £63,000 per annum (DOE)Location: Clevedon (Hybrid – onsite with flexibility)Industry: Engineering / Product Lifecycle / Electrical EngineeringOverviewWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager – Sustaining Electrical Engineering to lead multiple teams of electrical engineers responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and reliable engineering support across the full product lifecycle.This is a key leadership role within a dynamic engineering environment, focusing on product improvement, technical governance, and continuous development from issue identification through to design change, validation, and in-service performance enhancement.You will play a critical role in ensuring robust engineering delivery across manufacturing, service, field trials, and customer support activities.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development
* Lead, manage, and develop a team of ~6 electrical engineers
* Set clear objectives, SMART goals, and structured development plans
* Provide regular coaching, mentoring, and performance management
* Support professional development including progression toward Chartered Engineer status
Engineering Delivery & Governance
* Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality sustaining engineering outputs
* Own technical governance for engineering changes and approvals
* Manage configuration control including ECR/ECO processes and documentation integrity
* Promote and embed best-practice electrical engineering standards
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
* Lead structured root cause analysis (e.g. 8D, FMEA)
* Drive containment, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
* Improve product reliability, serviceability, and performance outcomes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, service, and project teams
* Coordinate engineering work packages across multiple stakeholders
* Support project milestones through effective engineering delivery and governance
Validation & Technical Delivery
* Define and oversee validation and verification strategies
* Ensure full traceability from system requirements to component level
* Support commissioning, field trials, and in-service performance improvement
Skills & Experience Required
* Degree in Electrical Engineering (essential) – Master’s desirable
* Chartered Engineer or working towards (desirable)
* Strong background in electrical product design and development
* Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams (essential)
* Experience in PDP ownership, mentoring, and capability development
* Strong understanding of engineering governance, quality, and compliance
* Experience with project coordination and cross-functional delivery
* Ability to balance technical leadership with people management responsibilities
* Strong communicator with ability to influence engineers and stakeholders
In Return, You Will ReceiveFinancial & Security
* Bonus up to 7.5% of basic annual salary
* Pension with company contribution of up to 8%
* Life assurance of 4 x basic salary
Health & Wellbeing
* Cash health plan
* Thriving Wellbeing Programme supporting physical, mental, and social wellbeing
* Discounted gym memberships
Time Off
* 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
On-site Facilities
* Free parking
* Ample cycle storage, lockers, and showers
* Subsidised canteen
* Dedicated wellbeing and prayer room
ApplyIf this role sounds of interest please click apply to send your CV, or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.