Senior Engineering Operations Manager

Job Summary

Nittokk Engineering UK Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineering Operations Manager to lead engineering operations, optimize project execution, and oversee the delivery of high-quality engineering services.

The role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, improving operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the company's long-term growth through technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day engineering operations across multiple projects and business functions
• Develop and implement engineering operational strategies to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency
• Manage engineering resources, project scheduling, budgeting, and workforce planning to ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborate with project managers, design engineers, procurement, quality assurance, and senior leadership to achieve business objectives
• Ensure compliance with UK engineering regulations, health and safety legislation, quality standards, and company policies
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs, project metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships, subcontractors, equipment procurement, and engineering service contracts
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering managers, supervisors, and technical professionals while promoting innovation and operational excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline) (Master's degree preferred)
• Extensive experience in engineering operations, engineering management, manufacturing operations, or industrial project leadership
• Strong knowledge of engineering project management, operational planning, quality management systems, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement practices
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, large-scale engineering projects, and operational budgets
• Familiarity with ERP systems, engineering software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional registration such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Engineering Council UK or membership with a recognized engineering institution is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Executive-level career advancement opportunities
• Innovative, collaborative, and engineering-focused work environment
• Opportunity to lead complex engineering operations and contribute to the delivery of high-impact engineering projects and organizational growth

Pay: £75,000.00-£100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person