About The Role Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Head of Mechanical Engineering, you'll ensure that SEA has the appropriately skilled workforce for the discipline and fit-for-purpose processes and access to current tools and standards in order to meet both short and long-term business objectives. The Head of Mechanical Engineering can be based at any of our three sites, Bristol, Barnstaple, or Beckington with regular travel to all sites. This role allows for flexible and home working. The salary for this role is up to £70,000, depending on experience. What you'll be doing Develop the Mechanical Engineering workforce - produce, maintain and administer a competence and career framework for the discipline, considering the appropriate professional bodies. Set and review development objectives as part of the development discussions The Head of Discipline will also be encouraged to undertake direct fee-earning work to remain current and to support the discipline. This is likely to take of the form of chairing engineering gate reviews, evaluating technical feasibility and risk, and acting as senior reviewer for critical deliverables Act in the capacity as “Process Lead” in developing and improving the processes (and related process assets) relevant to the discipline. This includes the design, maintenance, communication, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the relevant processesAbout our company At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. What we offer At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer: Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual Half day Fridays Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing Centre Sports & Social activities Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings Life assurance policy Publication and recruitment bonus rewards Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning Facilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites Private seated lunch areas Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages Onsite showers and toiletries provision Free parking on site Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters. If you’d like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)