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.
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Account Manager

Salary: Up to £38,000 plus annual bonus 

Hybrid Working: Up to two days working from home each week after training 

Be the person your customers can always rely on.

Some account management roles are all about chasing the next sale. This one is different.

This is about becoming a trusted partner to your customers, understanding their business, solving problems before they arise and building relationships that last. You'll have ownership of your own portfolio of established B2B accounts, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working as part of a supportive and collaborative sales team.

If you enjoy speaking with customers, building long term relationships and spotting opportunities to add value, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and rewards success.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you'll be responsible for managing an established portfolio of customer accounts across the UK. You'll become the first point of contact for your customers, ensuring they receive a professional, responsive and proactive service at every stage of their journey.

Working closely with External Sales, Production, Logistics, Planning and Finance, you'll ensure orders run smoothly, enquiries are resolved quickly and customers always feel informed and supported.

Alongside providing exceptional account management, you'll identify opportunities to grow existing accounts, introduce new products and strengthen long term customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing your own portfolio of existing B2B customer accounts.
• Building strong relationships through regular telephone and email contact.
• Preparing customer quotations and following them through to order.
• Processing customer orders and monitoring progress through to delivery.
• Keeping customers updated on lead times, stock availability and order status.
• Working closely with the External Sales team to maximise opportunities within your territory.
• Identifying opportunities to increase customer spend through cross selling and upselling.
• Monitoring customer buying trends and proactively re engaging dormant accounts.
• Supporting customers with product enquiries and after sales support.
• Liaising with Production, Planning, Logistics and Finance to ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintaining accurate customer records using CRM and SAP systems.
• Producing reports and supporting sales meetings when required.

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys building relationships and takes pride in delivering an excellent customer experience.

You'll be organised, proactive and commercially aware, with the confidence to manage multiple customer accounts while finding opportunities to help customers and grow the business.

We're interested in candidates who have experience in roles such as:

• Account Manager
• Customer Account Manager
• Internal Account Manager
• Internal Sales Executive
• Sales Executive

You'll also have:

• Previous experience managing customer accounts.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to use your own initiative.
• Good commercial awareness and an eye for identifying opportunities.
• Experience using CRM systems. SAP experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

What's in it for You?

• Up to £38,000 salary.
• Annual bonus 
• Hybrid working with up to two days working from home after training.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life Insurance 
• Other health and wellbeing benefits 

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.

Senior Account Manager

Location: Newport, Shropshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Working Pattern: Full-time, On site, with an early finish on a Friday

Own the accounts. Drive the growth. Build your career.

Are you a commercially driven Account Manager who thrives on developing customer relationships and turning opportunities into revenue?

We're partnering with a successful and expanding technical manufacturing business that's looking for a Senior Account Manager to take ownership of key customer accounts and play a central role in its future growth.

Working alongside an experienced Business Development Manager who opens the doors, you'll be responsible for growing existing accounts, converting opportunities into orders and becoming the trusted commercial partner for your customers.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business growth, take ownership of your accounts and progress into a future Commercial Management position, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

The Role

As Senior Account Manager, you'll act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of key customers, ensuring an exceptional level of service from initial enquiry through to delivery and ongoing account development.

Working collaboratively across Technical, Operations and Commercial teams, you'll manage quotations, convert opportunities into orders and build trusted relationships that deliver long term business growth.

You'll also have the opportunity to visit customers, strengthen existing partnerships and identify new commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key customer accounts.
• Build strong, long term relationships with customers, becoming their trusted commercial partner.
• Work alongside the Business Development Manager to convert new opportunities into long term business.
• Prepare, manage and proactively follow up quotations to maximise conversion rates.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue through cross-selling, upselling and account development.
• Manage the full customer journey from enquiry through to delivery and after sales support.
• Work closely with Technical, Operations and Production teams to ensure customer expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Translate customer requirements into clear internal briefs.
• Monitor account performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records using the company's ERP system.
• Produce sales forecasts and commercial reports to support business planning.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded Account Manager who combines excellent relationship building skills with a genuine passion for growing customer accounts.

You'll be confident managing multiple stakeholders, comfortable discussing technical products and motivated by delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving commercial results.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Senior Account Manager, Key Account Manager or Technical Account Manager role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment.
• A strong track record of developing customer relationships and growing existing accounts.
• Experience preparing quotations and successfully converting opportunities into orders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer focus.
• The ability to build relationships across technical, operational and commercial teams.
• A proactive, ambitious and solutions-focused approach.
• The confidence to represent the business during customer visits.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Genuine career progression into a future Commercial Manager position.
• Opportunity to influence and develop the account management function.
• Join a successful and growing technical manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and support from an experienced leadership team.
• Long-term career development within a stable and expanding organisation.

If you're an experienced Senior Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Technical Account Manager or Commercial Account Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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.