Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Perth

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Available on request

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives on improving processes, developing teams, and delivering high‑quality technical output?

We are delighted to be supporting a growing engineering and fabrication business as they look to appoint an Engineering Manager who will play a key role in driving operational performance, supporting company growth, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The Role:

As Engineering Manager, you will take responsibility for leading and developing the engineering, design and fabrication teams while ensuring technical accuracy, workflow efficiency and high‑quality project delivery.

This is a varied and hands‑on leadership role, combining technical oversight, team development, process improvement and direct support across engineering, design, fabrication and installation activities. You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients and suppliers while overseeing engineering output from initial design through to fabrication and site installation.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Director, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, improving systems and taking ownership of engineering delivery across a busy and growing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing engineering and fabrication teams, providing day‑to‑day support, mentoring and development.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and expansion of engineering and design capability.
• Overseeing engineering design activities using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Developing and implementing engineering procedures, drawing controls and quality processes.
• Coordinating workload planning, resource allocation and project priorities across engineering and workshop functions.
• Working closely with senior management to align engineering output with business objectives and growth plans.
• Supporting fabrication, installation and operational activities when required.
• Attending site visits and providing technical support for ongoing projects and client requirements.
• Monitoring engineering quality, compliance and technical standards across projects.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, workflow and project delivery.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring all activities are completed in accordance with health & safety procedures and company standards.

About You:

To be successful in the role, you’ll have:

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience within industrial, bulk handling, manufacturing or process engineering sectors.
• Familiarity with fabrication, installation and site‑based engineering projects.
• Understanding of drawing control, revision management and engineering documentation processes.
• Knowledge of RAMS, CDM regulations, LOLER and general health & safety requirements.
• Experience supporting business growth and team development initiatives.
• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving large vans.

What We’re Looking for:

You’ll already have experience in an Engineering Manager, Senior Design Engineer or technical leadership role and be confident managing engineering, design or fabrication teams within a fast‑paced environment.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience leading engineering, design or fabrication teams.
• Ability to interpret and review technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• A hands‑on, flexible approach to engineering support activities.
• Experience implementing engineering processes and quality improvements.

If you’re an experienced engineering leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across people, processes and project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Sam at Pettigrew Recruitment Group today for a confidential discussion about this role.

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