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White Waltham
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Step into a role that offers a unique opportunity to lead the engineering delivery of cutting-edge defence and cyber security programmes. As a Programme Systems Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of secure communications and mission-critical technologies. This company is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that support national security and defence customers. With a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and an excellent benefits package, this is your chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career.
The Role
As Systems Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the engineering delivery of one or more complex programmes, providing technical leadership across the full project lifecycle. Working closely with Programme Managers and technical specialists, you will ensure engineering activities are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
This is a leadership role requiring strong systems engineering expertise alongside the ability to manage teams, resources, technical risks and stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the engineering delivery of complex programmes and multiple projects.
- Support programme planning and scheduling, identifying opportunities to improve delivery.
- Manage engineering resources and work with discipline leads to ensure projects are appropriately staffed.
- Deliver engineering outputs to agreed budgets, schedules and quality standards.
- Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Manage engineering budgets, forecasts and cost performance.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across systems, software, hardware and integration activities.
- Represent engineering with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Work collaboratively across production, test, quality and project management teams.
- Ensure compliance with security requirements and engineering governance.
About You
You'll be an experienced Systems Engineering professional with a strong background leading engineering teams within complex engineering environments such as defence, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent industry experience.
- Significant experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of Systems Engineering methodologies, standards and best practice.
- Experience developing high-quality system requirements and delivering compliant solutions.
- Experience working within capability or product-line development environments.
- Strong knowledge of ISO/IEEE/IEC engineering standards and engineering processes.
- Previous technical leadership and line management of Systems Engineering teams.
- Experience producing and reviewing technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering tools, techniques and emerging technologies.
- Hands-on experience delivering hardware, software or embedded system solutions.
Desirable
- INCOSE CSEP or ESEP accreditation.
- Experience acting as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Knowledge of NCSC security processes and associated security artefacts.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £75,000–£95,000
- Annual bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Flexible working hours, including the opportunity for an early finish on Fridays
- Flexible benefits package including Cycle to Work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits
- Security Clearance Allowance (where applicable)
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC), with the potential for higher levels of clearance depending on project requirements.
Applicants must be British Citizens and meet the UK residency requirements necessary for security clearance.
Location:
This role is based in onsite Maidenhead, offering flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead impactful engineering programmes within a dynamic and secure environment, apply today for the role of Programme Systems Engineering Manager!
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Sutton Courtenay
£60k per year
Permanent
Hybrid
Are you an experienced sales professional who enjoys working through complex sales cycles and developing new international business?
This is a newly created opportunity to join a highly advanced engineering business and play a key role in developing its international growth across the marine, defence and industrial markets.
The role will initially focus on Europe and North America, with extensive international travel of 50%+. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, building relationships with key customers and helping develop a strong international sales pipeline.
This is a new role, giving you the opportunity to build something from the ground up and develop a long term career as the business continues to grow.
A genuine interest in yachts, boating and the wider marine industry is essential. You do not necessarily need previous marine experience, but you must have a real interest in the sector and be excited by the opportunity to work with advanced marine technology and energy storage systems.
The role
Working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager, you will have responsibility for developing new business opportunities while also supporting existing customer relationships.
You will be involved across the full sales cycle, from identifying and qualifying prospects through to proposals, commercial discussions and deal progression.
This is a hands on role where you will have significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence how the international sales strategy develops.
What you will be doing
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across marine, defence and industrial markets
• Build and manage an international sales pipeline across Europe and North America
• Research target markets, customers and potential applications
• Develop relationships with prospective customers through telephone, email, networking, events and industry contacts
• Manage opportunities through a complex sales cycle, from initial engagement through to proposal and deal progression
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Attend international trade shows, exhibitions, customer meetings and industry events
• Travel internationally on a regular basis, with 50%+ travel expected
• Work closely with technical teams to understand customer requirements and identify commercial opportunities
• Develop an understanding of advanced energy storage, electrification and power system technologies
• Prepare proposals, presentations and commercial materials
• Maintain accurate sales activity and opportunity information through CRM systems
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to help shape future commercial strategy
What are we looking for?
You MUST have experience working within a complex sales cycle.
This is a key requirement for the role. We are looking for someone who understands how to develop opportunities over time, build relationships with multiple stakeholders and navigate technical and commercial buying processes.
You could currently be working as a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Commercial Manager or Key Account Manager.
Your background could be within marine, defence, aerospace, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, energy, industrial technology or another technically complex sector.
You will need:
• Proven experience in B2B sales or business development
• Demonstrable experience managing complex sales cycles
• A strong commercial approach with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Experience selling complex products, solutions, technology or technical services
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Confidence engaging with technical and non technical stakeholders
• The ability to develop relationships with senior decision makers
• A proactive and self motivated approach
• The ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities
• A willingness and ability to travel internationally 50%+
• A genuine interest in yachts, boating and the marine industry
Package and benefits
Salary: circa £60,000
Annual discretionary bonus
Commission structure currently being developed
Travel - International travel 50%+
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced pension
• 27 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Lunch allowance
• Gym and wellbeing benefits
• Plus a range of additional employee benefits
If you are an experienced B2B sales professional with a proven track record in complex sales cycles, a genuine passion for yachts and boating, and the ambition to build an international career, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Bracknell
Market related
Permanent
Remote
Turn your technical know-how into commercial impact as a Field Sales Engineer. This is a role where relationships matter, solutions get designed-in, and your momentum is rewarded through clear goals, growth opportunities, and a busy pipeline across Imaging and Photonics markets. *The sucessful candidate must have experience selling Imagery equipment within a manufacturing environment*
What You Will Do:
- Drive new business growth with high-potential imaging customers, turning opportunities into quotations and closed orders.
- Identify and develop design-in opportunities that create short- and long-term recurring revenue.
- Build strong customer relationships from R&D, Engineering and Purchasing through to CEO/CTO level, ensuring smooth, informed decision-making.
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, resolving potential post-delivery issues quickly and professionally.
- Collaborate with internal teams to progress orders, update the CRM and maintain accurate sales activity reporting.
- Act as a product expert at exhibitions and in direct customer conversations, showcasing Imaging and Photonics value with confidence.
*The sucessful candidate must have experience selling Imagery equipment within a manufacturing environment*
What You Will Bring:
- A relevant technical qualification (for example Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics) or comparable technical sales experience.
- Proven experience selling specialist thermal imaging cameras and accessories into multiple market sectors, ideally including OEM and scientific sales cycles.
- Strong customer and supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to operate at both engineering and commercial levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including confident telephone and face-to-face selling.
- A proactive approach to commercial awareness, negotiation and closing deals, supported by accurate CRM discipline.
As a Field Sales Engineer, you will help this company deliver on its culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement by developing bespoke Imaging solutions, strengthening partnerships, and helping customers overcome complex technology challenges across sectors such as renewable energy, transportation, medical, industrial, connectivity, security, aerospace and defence.
Interested?:
If the Field Sales Engineer position sounds like your kind of challenge, apply now and take the next step towards a rewarding, high-impact sales career in Imaging and Photonics.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Gloucester
£33,000 - 35,824 per year + benefits
Permanent
On Site
Electrical Fitter- Gloucester
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Fitter on behalf of our client, a well-established engineering organisation delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical solutions across industrial projects. As an integral part of operations, you'll be responsible for accurately reading and interpreting electrical drawings, securing and fixing cables, looms, switches, and other electrical components to machine assemblies.
This days-based role offers a competitive salary, working 37 hours per week, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Fitter looking for a stable, long-term role with opportunities for skill development and career progression within a supportive and professional working environment.
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday-Friday, worked over 9 days in a 10-day fortnight (one day off every two weeks).
Key Responsibilities:
- Fabricate and fix cable trays, trunking, and conduits
- Assemble electrical wiring looms according to engineering specifications
- Use electrical measuring equipment as needed
- Perform drilling and tapping of components
- Complete soldered connections and electrical panel terminations
- Assemble electrical termination boxes, plugs, and other electrical components
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards
- Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience in industrial electrical panel wiring and machine wiring
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
- Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to find the best solutions
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive salary and and comprehensive benefits package including company pension plan, group life assurance, group income protection, generous annual leave, employee incentive plan and private medical insurance
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- Inclusive and supportive company culture
If you are a skilled and dedicated Electrical Fitter looking to join a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Coventry
£13.76 - 13.76 per hour
Contract
On Site
Exciting Opportunity: Process Operator
Are you ready to join an industry-leading company that stands at the forefront of innovation, quality, and efficiency? With over 90 years of experience, this company is a pioneer in providing high-strength, lightweight, and fatigue-resistant products made from the world's most advanced composite materials. They are currently seeking a dedicated Process Operator to become an integral part of their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference, in an environment that fosters growth, learning, and excellence.
What You Will Do:
- Handle raw materials, ensuring their proper delivery and setup for work streams.
- Accurately place cut material shapes into various tools including preform, moulding vac form, composite, and steel tooling.
- Safely load tools, laminates, and preforms into compression presses, ovens, or autoclaves.
- Carry out finishing and assembly of composite components.
- Manage the packing and labelling of finished products.
- Perform lay-up of composite materials and operate presses.
- Accurately record production data as required.
What You Will Bring:
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production setting, particularly within the composites or defence industries, is highly desirable.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new skills.
Company Contribution & Industry Information:
This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that is not just a leader in the defence sector but also a pioneer in commercial composites, serving industries such as medical, transport, aerospace, and energy. The Process Operator will play a crucial role in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence, delivering products that are up to 50% lighter than equivalent steel products while meeting the specific requirements of customers across various sectors.
Location:
This position is based at the company's state-of-the-art facility in Coventry, renowned for its cutting-edge armour design and military vehicle integration capabilities.
Join Us:
If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and making a difference. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow with a company that is shaping the future of the industry.
Apply now to become the next Process Operator and embark on a rewarding career journey!
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Swansea
Competitive Salary Plus Bonus and Benefits
Permanent
On Site
Senior NPI Engineer
Electronics & Medical Devices
Competitive Salary plus Bonus & Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided (If Required)
Step into a pivotal leadership role as a Senior NPI Engineer and help bring high-quality, regulated products to life from first design through to production release. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration and driving measurable improvements in quality, the Senior NPI Engineer position offers exactly that, with real influence over NPI APQP/PPAP work, supplier performance and product reliability.
As a Senior NPI Engineer you will:
- Lead the APQP/PPAP process for new product introductions, ensuring designs are ready for mass production release, including supplied parts and materials with a bias towards complex electronic products and systems.
- Manage core NPI quality deliverables such as DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans and FAIRs, supporting smooth progression through prototype and pre-production builds (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Represent Quality in NPI project meetings, translating complex quality data into clear actions and next steps for engineering and supply chain teams.
- Drive resolution of NPI quality issues by tracking corrective and preventive actions, and investigate early or NPI market returns to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure PPAP compliance, support audits and review documentation to meet regulatory and company quality expectations.
- Strengthen regulatory compliance and risk management across the product lifecycle, supporting ISO and FDA-aligned standards where applicable.
As a Senior NPI Engineer you will have:
- Proven, hands-on experience delivering the full APQP/PPAP lifecycle in a manufacturing or innovation-driven, regulated environment, ideally within medical devices or automotive.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and controls within the manufacturing of PCBA/electronics and associated components.
- High proficiency in APQP tools and methods such as D/PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, DMAIC and CAPA, with a confident approach to auditing.
- A background in supporting the design, development and manufacturing of electronic products working closely with engineering teams in the upfront phases of R&D, NPD and NPI.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information and challenge issues constructively.
- A relevant engineering or quality qualification, such as a degree/HND/HNC in Electronic/Mechanical/Production Engineering or Quality Management, with Six Sigma certification a valuable advantage.
This company is focused on delivering energy-based skin products with robust quality, safety and regulatory standards. In the Senior NPI Engineer role, your work directly supports smoother NPI execution, fewer quality and warranty concerns, stronger supplier PPAP performance, and continuous improvement across APQP/PPAP processes focused on the design, development and manufacturing of electronic products and complex systems.
Interested?:
Ready to take ownership, elevate quality and make a tangible impact through NPI delivery? Apply now for this Senior NPI Engineer role and take the next step in your quality leadership career.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Swansea
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Permanent
On Site
Senior Electronics Engineer
Electronics, Complex Products, Medical Devices
Competitive Salary plus Bonus & Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided
Step into a pivotal leadership role as a Senior Electronics Engineer and help bring high-quality, regulated products to life from first design through to production release. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration and driving measurable improvements in quality, the Senior Electronics Engineer position offers exactly that, with real influence over NPI APQP/PPAP work, supplier performance and product reliability.
As a Senior Electronics Engineer you will:
- Lead the APQP/PPAP process for new product introductions, ensuring designs are ready for mass production release, including supplied parts and materials with a bias towards complex electronic products and systems.
- Manage core NPI quality deliverables such as DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans and FAIRs, supporting smooth progression through prototype and pre-production builds (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Represent Quality in NPI project meetings, translating complex quality data into clear actions and next steps for engineering and supply chain teams.
- Drive resolution of NPI quality issues by tracking corrective and preventive actions, and investigate early or NPI market returns to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure PPAP compliance, support audits and review documentation to meet regulatory and company quality expectations.
- Strengthen regulatory compliance and risk management across the product lifecycle, supporting ISO and FDA-aligned standards where applicable.
As a Senior Electronics Engineer you will have:
- Proven, hands-on experience delivering the full APQP/PPAP lifecycle in a manufacturing or innovation-driven, regulated environment, ideally within medical devices or automotive.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and controls within the manufacturing of PCBA/electronics and associated components.
- High proficiency in APQP tools and methods such as D/PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, DMAIC and CAPA, with a confident approach to auditing.
- A background in supporting the design, development and manufacturing of electronic products working closely with engineering teams in the upfront phases of R&D, NPD and NPI.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information and challenge issues constructively.
- A relevant engineering or quality qualification, such as a degree/HND/HNC in Electronic/Mechanical/Production Engineering or Quality Management, with Six Sigma certification a valuable advantage.
This company is focused on delivering energy-based skin products with robust quality, safety and regulatory standards. In the Senior Electronics Engineer role, your work directly supports smoother NPI execution, fewer quality and warranty concerns, stronger supplier PPAP performance, and continuous improvement across APQP/PPAP processes focused on the design, development and manufacturing of electronic products and complex systems.
Interested?:
Ready to take ownership, elevate quality and make a tangible impact through NPI delivery? Apply now for this Senior Electronics Engineer role and take the next step in your quality leadership career.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Coventry
Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus (Home based)
Permanent
Remote
European Business Development Manager - Aerospace
Our client is a global supplier of investment castings/castings, precision machining and added value process capabilities (AS9100/NADCAP etc..) and have manufacturing plants in Asia, Europe and North America. In support of their continued development of existing and future aerospace, energy and medical customers, working from a remote home basis in the UK, this position of European Business Development Manager is focused on customer and market engagement along with business growth, primarily targeting the OE, Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels.
The European Business Development Manager's responsibilities include:
- Supporting our client's further development of core relationships within the UK and European aerospace, energy (IGT) and medical sectors; with an emphasis on developing suitable aerospace clients in particular.
- Managing and further developing existing relationships with clients in the UK and Europe.
- Supporting the introduction and growth of our clients' capabilities into other aerospace, energy and medical programmes.
- Understand key market trends & programmes in the UK and European aerospace/energy/medical sectors and support successful company positioning.
- Strategically identify new business opportunities including new customers and partners and identify product requirements to support successful market engagement.
- Engage at a mid to senior level, working closely with the existing global technical and operational teams to support:
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- Opportunity identification
- Bid and tender delivery
- Programme integration and development
- Communication and customer support
- Target added-value content
- Establish and deliver sales growth.
- Support business strategies for markets and customers.
- Customer relationship management - build and maintain enduring relationships with customers and users gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these.
- Attend conferences and events to build relationships with customers and partners, representing our client where required in the UK and Europe.
- Provide the organisation with competitor news and data along with providing direction on requirements to support business wins.
- Work closely with the senior management team within the organisation to support further UK and European success.
Suitable candidates will need to have existing relationships within the UK and European aerospace sector primarily, but where possible, also have exposure to the IGT/energy and medical sectors. This role requires significant travel and customer facing engagement on a 'hunting' and key account management basis.
Candidates should have a suitable technical level (ideally to degree level), and proven senior level commercial strength which supports direct and successful customer engagement, discussion and negotiation.
This is a permanent role and has a core strategic focus working closely with this firmly established and qualified, privately owned supplier. This role is ideally to be home based in England.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Leicester
Market related
Permanent
Hybrid
Business Development Manager - Defence
Shape the Future of Defence Technology
Leicestershire HQ, Hybrid, Excellent salary, including bonus, car allowance, company pension scheme. Private Medical insurance.
Are you an experienced Business Development professional with a passion for defence, aerospace or advanced technology?
This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) innovation. As demand for advanced defence capability continues to grow across the UK and international markets, we're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to help identify, secure and develop strategic opportunities that will shape the next generation of defence technology.
You'll play a pivotal role in expanding an already successful defence portfolio, working with senior military stakeholders, government organisations, industry partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that make a real operational difference.
If you thrive on developing customer relationships, influencing complex sales campaigns and turning strategic opportunities into long-term business success, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As Business Development Manager, you'll lead the identification, qualification and capture of new opportunities across the defence sector, supporting both UK and international growth.
Working closely with engineering, programme management, commercial and bid teams, you'll help shape winning solutions that align customer capability requirements with innovative technical solutions.
This is a highly visible role offering genuine influence over future business strategy and significant opportunities for career progression within a growing global organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities across the defence sector.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with defence customers, government organisations, strategic partners and key industry stakeholders.
- Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of opportunities, progressing them from initial engagement through capture planning to contract award.
- Collaborate with engineering, programme management, commercial and bid teams to develop compelling customer-focused solutions.
- Support strategic campaign planning and account development for priority customers.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer capability requirements to identify future growth opportunities.
- Contribute to long-term business planning through market intelligence and technology insight.
- Prepare customer briefings, presentations and value propositions for senior stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with export controls, governance requirements and defence regulations.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting to support business planning and growth objectives.
About You
You'll already have a proven track record in business development, strategic sales or capture management within the Defence, Aerospace, Security or Advanced Engineering sectors.
You'll be commercially astute, confident engaging with senior stakeholders and comfortable navigating complex procurement environments.
Ideally you'll have:
- Experience in Business Development, Capture Management or Strategic Sales within Defence, Aerospace or Security.
- A strong understanding of UK Ministry of Defence procurement and acquisition processes.
- Experience developing and managing complex opportunity pipelines.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
- Experience supporting bids, proposals and capture strategies.
- The ability to interpret market intelligence and convert it into tangible business opportunities.
- Excellent presentation, communication and influencing skills.
- A degree in Business, Engineering or another STEM discipline would be advantageous.
Knowledge of export controls, defence governance frameworks and international defence markets would also be beneficial.
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in the future of defence capability and autonomous technologies.
You'll work on high-profile programmes, collaborate with industry-leading technical experts and play a direct role in securing the next generation of defence contracts.
In return you'll benefit from:
- A key strategic role with genuine influence.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defence and UAV programmes.
- Exposure to UK and international markets.
- Long-term career development within a growing global business.
- A collaborative, technically focused working environment.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). This generally requires candidates to be British citizens or to have the appropriate residency status to satisfy UK Government vetting requirements.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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