Team Manager – Sustaining Electrical Engineering Salary:
Up to £63,000 per annum (DOE) Location:
Clevedon (Hybrid – onsite with flexibility) Industry:
Engineering / Product Lifecycle / Electrical Engineering
Overview
We 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 Responsibilities
Leadership & 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 Receive
Financial & 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
Apply If this role sounds of interest please click apply to send your CV, or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.