Principal Technical Manager - General Engineering - 14653-1

Principal Technical Manager – General Engineering Vacancy Ref: 14653-1

College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences Central Office

Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Full-time, Permanent

Salary (H3): £43,253.00 to £46,922.00 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £55,349.00 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences is a research-intensive college comprising seven academic departments delivering education programmes to over 5000 students. Our mission is to deliver a transformative education experience that nurtures talent, encourages creativity and scholarship and fosters lifelong learning through enquiry. Our vision is to be a leading and distinctive STEM education and knowledge provider.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced individual to join our team as Principal Technical Manager. In this position you will play a leading role in the effective functioning of technical facilities supporting teaching and research in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical and Civil Engineering. In this diverse and interesting role, you will lead a team of approximately 15 technical staff supporting research, scheduled practical teaching and student projects.

The successful applicant will have significant experience in leading and planning technical activities within an education or industry context, and have the ability to manage, develop and motivate staff. As an established engineer, you will have a good understanding of the health and safety regulatory environment, and a detailed working knowledge of risk assessment and control measures relevant to engineering. Demonstrable experience of planning developing new engineering facilities - from both an operational and safety perspective - would be an advantage.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this post, as is the ability to exercise influence and diplomacy. You will need to build credibility and strong working relationships with Heads of Department and other senior colleagues, and have the ability to plan and manage change in a dynamic stakeholder environment. A background in Higher Education may be an advantage but is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a those wishing to develop a career in the Higher Education sector at a time of significant development and change.

For informal enquiries and to discuss the role in more detail please contact Paul Worthington, Director of College Operations for the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Email: paul.worthington@brunel.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2023

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

*This position does not meet the criteria of a skilled job for Tier 2 sponsorship

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

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