Mechanical & Electrical Director

Job title:

Mechanical & Electrical Director

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Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?M Group Rail and AviationAviation- Our Aviation team works across a wide range of specialist civil, mechanical and electrical engineering works including major international airports, regional airports and RAF airfields.Rail- Our Rail team manages a wide range of specialist rail engineering works and projects delivering civils, track, power, electrical solutions and station structures across all rail routes in the UK.Defence and adjacent markets- We manage reactive and planned maintenance and upgrades on defence properties, airfields, military bases, ports, railway infrastructure and depots.Want to come and be a part of it?What will you be doing?The Mechanical & Electrical Director is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all mechanical and electrical projects and operations within the organization. You will lead the engineering team, drive innovation, ensure the highest standards of quality and safety, and work closely with other departments to align engineering initiatives with the company’s strategic goals.Responsibilities

• You will oversee the recruitment, development, and performance management of engineering staff
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team
• You will plan and deliver engineering projects on time and within budget
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management
• Drive innovation in mechanical & electrical engineering design and processes
• Support research and development activities to enhance product offerings
• Optimise engineering processes to reduce costs and improve performance
• Represent the engineering department in executive meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Develop and manage the engineering budget

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is preferred
• Extensive experience in mechanical/electrical engineering, with substantial time in a senior leadership role
• Established expertise in the Rail and/or Aviation industries
• Understanding of both High and Low voltage systems
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects and teams
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent is desirable
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an advantage

What’s in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include;Matched or contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to Mental Health First AidersMy Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discountsLife AssuranceCycle to work schemeEnhanced maternity or paternity leaveReward and recognition schemeOnline GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearIn addition, this role offers;Company car and fuel card with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to choose from or Salary sacrifice car schemeHealth Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!Private health care for you and your familyDiscretionary bonus schemeRecommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!Please note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction.#MGroupR&AAbout usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Expected salary

£36000 – 40000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:49:19 GMT

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