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Sheffield
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Process Safety Manager / Functional Safety Lead – Hydrogen
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive Salary
Overview:
- Are you an experienced Process Safety or Functional Safety Engineer looking to take technical ownership of safety within a rapidly developing hydrogen technology business?
- Our client is seeking a Process Safety Manager / Functional Safety Lead to provide technical safety leadership across our electrolyser product portfolio.
- This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of hydrogen production, electrolysis and clean energy, ensuring our products are safe, compliant and fit for deployment across international markets.
- You'll act as a key technical safety authority, leading process and functional safety activities from hazard identification and risk assessment through to design, verification, validation and close-out.
- You'll also lead and mentor a small team of safety engineers and work closely with Engineering, Design, Testing, Project Management, customers and regulators.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA.
- Chair HAZOP and LOPA close-out meetings and ensure actions and recommendations are completed on time and to the required standard.
- Lead technical safety reviews across the companies electrolyser product portfolio.
- Develop and maintain Basis of Safety documentation and process safety frameworks.
- Develop and maintain Functional Safety Management (FSM) plans and support Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) throughout the product lifecycle.
- Apply IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 principles across analysis, design, implementation, operation and maintenance.
- Develop ALARP principles and calculations to support risk and LOPA assessments.
- Review Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and proof-test procedures.
- Lead and review SIL verification and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), including Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
- Provide technical guidance on hazardous area classification, ATEX, DSEAR and IEC 60079 requirements.
- Support the development of safety cases and compliance documentation.
- Lead and mentor a small Process Safety team, including regular training and competence reviews.
- Promote process and functional safety awareness across Engineering, Design, Testing and other functions.
- Support Management of Change (MOC) activities where required.
- Work with customers, suppliers and regulators as necessary.
- Provide technical safety input to projects and product development programmes.
What we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced safety professional with a strong background in process safety, functional safety and hazardous process environments.
Essential experience
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years' professional experience in process safety and/or functional safety.
- Strong experience leading or chairing HAZOP, HAZID and LOPA studies.
- Strong knowledge of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511.
- Practical experience with SIL assessment and verification, QRA, FTA and/or RBD methodologies.
- Strong understanding of SIS / Safety Instrumented Systems and functional safety lifecycle requirements.
- Experience with hazardous area classification, ATEX, DSEAR and IEC 60079.
- Experience working with hydrogen and/or oxygen, industrial gases, chemicals or other hazardous process environments.
- Experience developing or reviewing safety cases, risk assessments or equivalent safety documentation.
- Ability to work within structured quality and management systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
- Strong project execution, organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to influence engineering and cross-functional teams and communicate technical safety matters to senior stakeholders.
Desirable experience
- TÜV Certified Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent certification.
- Direct experience within the hydrogen, electrolyser, hydrogen production or renewable energy sector.
- Knowledge of ISO 22734 for hydrogen generators using water electrolysis.
- Experience with PHAST, Quadvent or similar consequence modelling tools.
- Chartered Engineer status or active progression towards chartership through IChemE, IET or another recognised professional body.
- Experience developing DSEAR, ATEX, IECEx or equivalent safety cases.
- Experience managing or mentoring a team of safety engineers.
- Experience working with customers, notified bodies, regulators or other external stakeholders.
The kind of person we're looking for
- You'll be technically credible, confident leading safety studies and comfortable challenging engineering decisions where necessary.
- You'll be able to take complex process and functional safety issues and communicate them clearly to engineers, project teams, senior management, customers and regulators.
- We're looking for someone who can influence rather than simply advise and who enjoys working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
If you're a Process Safety Engineer, Functional Safety Engineer, Process Safety Manager, Functional Safety Manager, HAZOP Lead or Technical Safety professional looking for your next opportunity in hydrogen and clean energy, we'd like to hear from you.
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.
Sheffield
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Manufacturing Vision Engineer / Machine Vision Engineer – Industrial Automation
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Department: Manufacturing Automation
Employment: Full-time
Overview:
We are currently recruiting for our client in Sheffield, for a Manufacturing Engineer that has experience of getting involved in building machine vision systems behind next-generation green hydrogen manufacturing. This is an exciting role that would suit a hands-on Machine Vision Engineer, Vision Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on experience of industrial vision, automated inspection and production equipment?
The Role:
- The role will work with machine vision cameras, optics, lighting, image processing, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Data Matrix/DMC identification and PLC-controlled automation, helping ensure our production equipment can consistently detect defects, identify products and capture the data required for quality and traceability.
- This role will also play an important role in introducing new manufacturing equipment, supporting NPI and production ramp-up, troubleshooting vision systems and establishing robust, repeatable vision standards across multiple machines and production areas.
- The role will be joining a manufacturing organisation where automation, inspection and industrialisation are critical to scaling production.
- This is an opportunity to have genuine technical ownership: you'll help determine how machine vision is integrated into production equipment, solve real manufacturing problems and develop inspection solutions that need to work reliably in a live production environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the integration and commissioning of industrial machine vision systems into automated manufacturing equipment and production lines.
- Configure and optimise machine vision cameras, lighting, optics and image-processing systems to achieve reliable and repeatable defect detection.
- Develop and implement Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions for manufacturing applications.
- Integrate vision systems with PLC-controlled machinery and industrial automation systems.
- Support the installation, setup, commissioning and ramp-up of new manufacturing equipment.
- Translate manufacturing and quality requirements into practical vision inspection specifications and system configurations.
- Troubleshoot machine vision problems including image quality, lighting, camera setup, detection performance, communications and system integration.
- Work with equipment suppliers, machine builders and automation engineers to specify, validate and improve vision systems.
- Implement and maintain standards for machine vision, inspection and DMC/Data Matrix identification across multiple machines and production areas.
- Support NPI and industrialisation activities by ensuring vision and inspection systems are production-ready.
- Ensure vision data is captured correctly and made available to MES, traceability and downstream manufacturing systems.
- Drive continuous improvement of inspection capability, system reliability, repeatability and manufacturing robustness.
What we're looking for:
Essential experience
- Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
- Around 5+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation, NPI or manufacturing automation.
- Proven hands-on experience with industrial machine vision, automated inspection or AOI systems.
- Strong understanding of industrial cameras, optics, lighting, image acquisition and image processing.
- Experience integrating vision systems into automated manufacturing machinery or production lines.
- Experience working with PLCs and industrial automation systems.
- Practical experience of commissioning, setting up, troubleshooting and optimising machine vision systems.
- Experience working with machine builders, OEMs or equipment suppliers during equipment integration or commissioning.
- Ability to translate manufacturing and quality requirements into effective vision inspection solutions.
- Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment where system reliability, repeatability and uptime are important.
Desirable experience:
- Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
- Data Matrix / DMC / 2D code identification
- Barcode and traceability systems
- MES integration
- Industrial communications
- Vision system standardisation across multiple production machines
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Manufacturing equipment introduction
- Industrial automation and controls
- Robotics and automated handling systems
- High-volume manufacturing environments
- Continuous improvement / manufacturing optimisation
- What makes someone successful in this role?
- We're looking for someone who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing and automation problems.
You'll be well suited if you are:
- Hands-on and comfortable working directly with production equipment.
- Naturally analytical when diagnosing vision, automation and inspection problems.
- Comfortable commissioning and troubleshooting equipment rather than working purely from a design office.
- Able to work effectively with Automation, Manufacturing, Process and Quality Engineers.
- Confident working with external machine builders and equipment suppliers.
- Focused on making systems stable, repeatable, reliable and production-ready.
- Comfortable taking ownership of technical problems and driving them through to resolution.
If you're currently working as a Machine Vision Engineer, Vision Systems Engineer, AOI Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Industrialisation Engineer, NPI Engineer or Inspection Systems Engineer, we'd be interested in hearing from you.
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.
Leicester
Market related
Permanent
Remote
Mobile Auto Electrician / Vehicle Telematics Installation Engineer
Location: Field-based – Leicestershire and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00
Salary: Competitive + overtime + door-to-door pay
Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, 28 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension, training and progression
Overview:
Are you an Auto Electrician who wants to work with the latest vehicle technology?
Our client is looking for an experienced Mobile Auto Electrician / Vehicle Installation Engineer to join our growing field engineering team covering Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
This is a hands-on, field-based role installing, servicing and fault-finding vehicle telematics, vehicle CCTV, dash cameras, blind spot detection and other vehicle safety systems across HGVs, LCVs, vans and specialist commercial vehicles.
If you have experience as an Auto Electrician, Automotive Electrician, Vehicle Technician, Mobile Engineer, Telematics Engineer or Vehicle Installation Engineer, and you're confident working with 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems, we'd like to hear from you.
Company Information:
- Our client is a leading UK provider of vehicle safety, video telematics and AI-powered fleet technology.
- For more than 15 years, we've helped major organisations improve road safety, reduce risk and gain greater visibility across their vehicle fleets.
- Our customers include the AA, National Highways, RAC, TfL and Scottish Power, alongside more than 200 other fleet operators.
- Following recent investment from Pembroke VCT, we're entering an exciting period of growth as we develop from a hardware-focused business into a SaaS-first, product-led technology company, built around our flagship AI-enhanced video telematics platform, VideMatics.
- For our engineering team, that means exposure to new technology, new products and genuine opportunities to develop your career.
Role:
- As a Mobile Auto Electrician / Vehicle Telematics Installation Engineer, you'll travel to customer sites across Leicestershire and surrounding areas to:
- Install and commission vehicle CCTV, dash cameras and video telematics systems
- Install vehicle tracking and fleet telematics equipment
- Install blind spot detection systems, alarms and sensors
- Work on 12V and 24V automotive electrical systems
- Diagnose electrical and installation faults and carry out repairs
- Service and maintain vehicle safety and telematics equipment
- Work across a range of HGVs, LCVs, vans, buses, coaches and specialist vehicles
- Attend customer sites and provide a professional, helpful service
- Complete installation and service work accurately and efficiently
- Support the Development Team with testing and rollout of new vehicle technologies
- Work independently while being supported by our wider engineering and technical teams
- No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the latest connected vehicle, AI, camera and fleet safety technology in the market.
What we're looking for:
Essential:
- Previous hands-on experience working with HGVs, LCVs, vans or other commercial vehicles
- Good understanding of 12V and 24V automotive electrical systems
- Proven electrical fault-finding and diagnostic ability
- Comfortable working independently in a mobile/field-based role
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Good communication skills when dealing with customers and colleagues
Desirable:
Experience with any of the following would be an advantage:
- Vehicle telematics
- Vehicle tracking systems
- Vehicle CCTV
- Dash cameras / dashcams
- Fleet management systems
- Blind spot detection
- Vehicle safety systems
- Sensors and alarms
- CANbus or vehicle communication systems
- Automotive electrical accessories
- ADAS or driver assistance technology
- An NVQ, City & Guilds or other auto electrical qualification is desirable, but equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
What you'll get:
- Competitive salary with progression and bonus opportunities
- Paid overtime where required and available
- Door-to-door pay
- Company vehicle
- Fuel card
- Specialist tools and equipment provided
- Additional tool budget
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Uniform and PPE
- 28 days’ paid annual leave, including Christmas shutdown, plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Learning and development budget
- Fast internal progression opportunities
- Training and exposure to AI, video telematics and new vehicle technology
- Opportunity to become involved in product testing and R&D
- Career development towards managing subcontractor engineering teams
- Recognition and rewards for high performance
- Supportive, inclusive working environment
This is a field-based role covering Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
Typical working hours are 08:30–17:00, Monday to Friday, although flexible shifts may be considered.
A company vehicle, fuel card and specialist equipment are provided.
Apply:
If you have commercial vehicle and automotive electrical experience and want to develop your career in vehicle telematics, vehicle CCTV and fleet safety technology, apply today.
We'd particularly like to hear from experienced Auto Electricians, Mobile Auto Electricians, Vehicle Installation Engineers, Telematics Engineers, Automotive Electricians and Vehicle Technicians with HGV, LCV or van experience.
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.
Herefordshire
£45k - 55k per year
Permanent
On Site
Electrical Design Engineer
Herefordshire
Up to £55,000 - DOE.
Our client is a well-established engineering company that designs and manufactures electrical products for recycling and process sectors. Due to growth, they are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their existing team. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will manage electrical design projects from initial concept through to delivery, understand technical specifications and create detailed electrical designs using CAD software.
Electrical Design Engineer Responsibilities:
- Manage electrical design projects from initial concept through to delivery.
- Create detailed electrical designs using CAD software.
- Test electrical designs to ensure that they meet clients’ expectations.
- Provide technical support to both clients and the wider engineering team.
Electrical Design Engineer requirements:
- Electrical or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Experienced Design Engineers & Trainee Design Engineers will be considered.
- Must be able to create electrical designs using CAD software.
- Must be a team player.
If you are interested in Electrical Design Engineering, please apply at your earliest convenience.

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.
Chester
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Mechanical Technician
Location: Chester
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
Job Type: Permanent
Overview:
- We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join our clients specialist engineering and manufacturing environment focused on the assembly and integration of advanced automated and process systems.
- This is a hands-on role suited to a mechanically skilled technician who has experience working with precision mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, high-accuracy measurement equipment and complex machinery including breakdown, repairs and troubleshooting.
- You will be involved in the mechanical activities including adjustment, alignment and integration of advanced equipment, ensuring assemblies are completed safely, accurately and to the required quality standards.
- The role would suit candidates with backgrounds such as Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembly Technician, Precision Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Machine Assembly Technician, Mechanical Integration Technician or Metrology Technician.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out mechanical assembly and integration activities on complex automated and process equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings, mechanical blueprints and assembly documentation.
- Prepare the required materials, components, tools and equipment before commencing assembly activities.
- Assemble, adjust, align and position mechanical components to required specifications and tolerances.
- Use precision measurement and metrology equipment to verify dimensions, alignment and positional accuracy.
- Use equipment such as laser trackers, interferometry systems or similar high-precision measurement technology.
- Measure and assess characteristics including straightness, positioning, angularity and alignment.
- Carry out mechanical adjustments to achieve the required accuracy and performance.
- Assemble and tighten bolted joints in accordance with the relevant technical procedures and specifications.
- Work with mechanical, pneumatic and, where required, electrical systems as part of the wider equipment integration process.
- Identify and report technical issues that may affect the assembly, quality or delivery of the equipment.
- Record assembly progress, issues and measurements accurately and clearly.
- Work in accordance with company quality, health and safety and environmental procedures.
- Apply 5S and continuous improvement principles within the assembly environment.
- Care for and correctly use all tools, equipment and measurement systems.
- Contribute ideas to improve assembly methods, processes and equipment.
- Support the sharing of technical knowledge and best practice across the wider engineering and assembly teams.
What We Are Looking For:
- The ideal candidate will have experience in a precision mechanical assembly, mechanical fitting, machine building, equipment installation or mechanical integration environment.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in mechanical assembly, mechanical fitting or the integration of complex machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, blueprints and technical documentation.
- Experience using precision measurement and metrology equipment.
- Proven experience with laser trackers, interferometry or comparable high-accuracy measurement systems.
- Experience measuring and assessing straightness, positioning, angularity and alignment.
- Experience carrying out mechanical adjustment and precision alignment activities.
- Mechanical vocational training, apprenticeship, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
- Experience working with automated machinery, process systems, special-purpose machinery or advanced manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with torque-controlled assembly and the tightening of bolted joints.
- Experience working within a 5S, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.
Why Apply?
- This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Assembly Technician, Mechanical Fitter or Precision Mechanical Technician to work on advanced equipment where accuracy, technical ability and attention to detail are essential.
- You will work in a technically challenging environment, contributing directly to the assembly and integration of complex automated and process systems.
- If you have experience in precision mechanical assembly, machine building, metrology, laser tracking, interferometry or mechanical alignment, we would be keen to hear from you.
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.
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.
Newton Abbot
Competitive Salary
Permanent
Hybrid
Contracts Manager
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Travel: Regular international travel, including Europe
Overview:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Contracts Manager with strong experience in contract review, negotiation and risk management, to work for our client to provide commercial and contractual support across its sales, projects and customer support activities.
This is a varied role working closely with Sales, Projects, Customer Support, senior management and external legal advisers, helping to protect the company's commercial position while supporting the delivery of complex engineering projects and long-term maintenance contracts in the UK and overseas.
The role:
- As Contracts Manager, you'll be responsible for the preparation, review, negotiation and administration of commercial contracts supporting international sales and aftermarket activities.
- Drafting, developing and maintaining standard commercial contracts and contractual documentation.
- Reviewing and critically analysing customer contracts, terms and conditions and proposed amendments.
- Supporting the Sales team with contract negotiation, contract review and commercial risk management.
- Identifying, assessing and mitigating contractual and commercial risks.
- Advising colleagues on contractual obligations, liabilities, warranties, guarantees and other commercial terms.
- Liaising with and instructing UK and overseas lawyers and external legal advisers where required.
- Working with Customer Support in relation to maintenance and service contracts.
- Working with the Projects team to support the effective delivery of contractual obligations, variations and dispute resolution.
- Supporting the administration and review of international contracts and commercial agreements.
- Assisting with documentation relating to advance payment, performance and warranty bank guarantees.
- Providing contractual and commercial advice to senior management and Directors on an ad hoc basis.
- Representing the business professionally when dealing with customers, suppliers, lawyers and other external stakeholders.
Person Specification:
- We're looking for an experienced contracts or commercial professional who can combine strong contractual knowledge with sound commercial judgement.
Essential experience and skills:
- Experience as a Contracts Manager, Commercial Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager, Project Manager, Contract Specialist or similar.
- Strong experience of reviewing, drafting, negotiating or managing commercial contracts.
- Good knowledge of English contract law and the UK legal system.
- Proven experience identifying, assessing and mitigating contractual and commercial risk.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, together with excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
- Ability to understand complex contractual documentation and recommend practical, commercially balanced amendments.
- Strong stakeholder-management skills and the confidence to work with Sales, Projects, Customer Support, senior management and external lawyers.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage competing priorities and escalate matters appropriately.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness and ability to undertake regular international travel, sometimes at short notice.
Desirable experience:
- The following would be advantageous, although not essential:
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, energy, utilities, power generation or infrastructure.
- Previous experience with gas turbines, CHP (Combined Heat and Power) or industrial power-generation equipment.
- Experience managing international or European commercial contracts.
- Knowledge of European legal systems, particularly French, German or Italian contract law/civil codes.
- Experience with bank guarantees, including advance payment, performance and warranty guarantees.
- Experience working with long-term maintenance, service or aftermarket contracts.
- Experience supporting complex engineering or technical projects.
Apply if:
You'll be someone who enjoys getting into the detail of a contract while understanding the wider commercial picture.
Enjoys challenging contractual terms, negotiating sensible amendments and explaining potential risks to non-legal colleagues. You'll also understand that effective contract management is about enabling the business to achieve its objectives while managing commercial and contractual risk.
You have a strong contracts or commercial experience gained in engineering, manufacturing, construction, energy, power generation, infrastructure, industrial or other technical environments.
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.
Shripney
£65k - 70k per year
Permanent
On Site
Engineering Manager – Component Repair
Location:
Salary: Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Engineering Manager from an aerospace MRO, component repair, precision manufacturing, or gas turbine environment?
This is an opportunity to lead a highly specialised engineering function within an established aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisation with over 30 years of industry expertise. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in shaping engineering strategy, operational performance, and the introduction of new aerospace component repair technologies.
Working across aerospace and industrial gas turbine components, you will lead engineering, repair development, quality, and production support activities while ensuring full compliance with AS9100, AS9110, Part 145, and customer requirements.
The opportunity
As Engineering Manager, you will have significant technical and operational influence across the business. You’ll lead a team of experienced engineers, drive continuous improvement, develop innovative repair schemes, and support the introduction of new component repairs and manufacturing processes.
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role suited to someone who combines strong technical expertise with operational and people leadership experience.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the repair, overhaul, processing, and manufacture of aerospace and gas turbine components
- Manage engineering activities across repair development, production support, quality, and planning
- Develop and approve component repair schemes that meet or exceed OEM and customer requirements
- Drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead KPI and operational performance improvement across engineering activities
- Support the introduction of new repair technologies, tooling, and manufacturing processes
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, AS9110, ISO9001, Part 145, and customer requirements
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities
- Mentor and develop engineering teams while building a high-performance engineering culture
- Manage engineering resources, budgets, and technical priorities
What we’re looking for
We’re interested in experienced engineering leaders who have worked in aerospace MRO, aerospace manufacturing, gas turbine, precision engineering, or a highly regulated engineering environment.
You’re likely to have experience in:
- Engineering management or engineering operations leadership
- Aerospace component repair, overhaul, or special process environments
- AS9100 / AS9110 / ISO9001 quality systems
- Part 145 or equivalent regulated engineering environments
- Continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma
- Technical problem solving and root cause analysis
- Team leadership, coaching, and performance management
Experience with thermal spraying, coatings, machining, NDT, or aerospace special processes would be highly advantageous.
A degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related discipline is preferred.
Why join?
- Established aerospace MRO organisation with a strong industry reputation
- Technically challenging aerospace and gas turbine engineering work
- Opportunity to influence engineering strategy and business performance
- Investment in new repair technologies and engineering capability
- Senior leadership visibility with direct reporting to the Managing Director
- Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business
If you’re an Engineering Manager, Aerospace Engineering Manager, MRO Engineering Manager, Component Engineering Manager, Repair Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, or Engineering Operations Manager looking for a technically rewarding leadership role, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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.
Sheffield
Market related
Permanent
Hybrid
Solar PV Project Manager / Electrical Project Manager (Renewable Energy)
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid & Site-Based)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits
Deliver Renewable Energy Projects That Actually Make an Impact
- We’re looking for an experienced Solar PV Project Manager or Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of commercial and industrial renewable energy projects across the UK.
- This is a key role within a growing renewable energy business, where you’ll take ownership of end-to-end Solar PV installations, supporting the transition to low-carbon energy across commercial environments.
- If you’ve managed electrical, construction, or renewable infrastructure projects and want to work on meaningful, future-focused projects—this is a strong next step.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Managing the full lifecycle delivery of Solar PV and renewable energy projects (design through to commissioning)
- Overseeing multiple concurrent projects across commercial and industrial sites
- Acting as the primary client interface, ensuring excellent stakeholder and customer management
- Coordinating EPC delivery, including subcontractors, site teams, and internal engineering functions
- Managing project budgets, cost control, and programme timelines
- Leading health & safety planning, RAMS, and compliance across sites
- Supporting grid connection processes, permits, and DNO applications
- Working closely with design teams on technical specifications and system layouts
- Ensuring high-quality project documentation and handover packs
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within Solar PV, Electrical, Construction, or Renewable Energy projects
- Strong understanding of commercial solar installations, electrical systems, or infrastructure delivery
- Experience managing multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
- Confident in budget management, reporting, and programme delivery
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations within construction or energy environments
- Experience working with subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
- PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence
Candidates from electrical contracting, utilities, M&E, or renewables backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary + Car Allowance
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Pension with matched contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health support
- Opportunity to work on a growing pipeline of renewable energy projects
- Clear progression within a rapidly expanding sector
Why This Role?
This isn’t just another Project Manager role—you’ll be directly contributing to the UK’s transition to renewable energy, delivering projects that have long-term environmental and commercial impact.
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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Didcot
£65k - 80k per year
Permanent
Hybrid
An exciting start up organisation who are looking to shape the energy sector are seeking a Head of Science, to own the experimental programme, set decision-ready success criteria, and lead a small team of PhD specialists to accelerate progress in a fast-moving, lab-first environment. If you thrive on clear thinking, rapid testing, and making confident calls with incomplete data, this Head of Science position is built for you.
What You Will Do:
- Own and run the experimental programme, ensuring every experiment maps to a specific programme decision.
- Maintain the system energy ledger by integrating modelling outputs, experimental data, and hardware constraints.
- Define experimental requirements and decision points for each prototype stage, including explicit success and failure criteria.
- Lead and develop a science team of four, setting scientific direction, ownership, and performance expectations.
- Ensure scientific validity through rigorous measurement definitions, integrity checks, and clear sign-off on results.
- Translate experimental findings into actionable inputs for engineering and contribute to technical narratives for stakeholders, investors, and external partners.
What You Will Bring:
- A PhD or Masters in physics, engineering, materials science, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience in system-level modelling and energy balance thinking.
- A track record of hypothesis-driven experimental design linked to practical hardware development.
- Strong thermodynamic literacy and an evidence-first mindset when interpreting results.
- Proven leadership experience developing small multidisciplinary teams in a high-tempo, experiment-led setting.
This Head of Science role sits within the wider energy hardware and scientific innovation landscape, helping convert first-of-a-kind research into prototypes with disciplined, measurable outcomes. With a mission focused on designing, patenting, and licensing energy technology to support global sustainability and reduce energy poverty, this position plays a direct part in turning scientific progress into reliable engineering direction. The company's culture values speed with rigour, intellectual honesty, and decision-making that prioritises what the data truly shows.
Location:
This Head of Science role is based in Didcot Oxfordshire, with a well-equipped laboratory environment at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.
Interested?:
Bring your experimental leadership to the Head of Science role and help drive the next breakthroughs at pace. Apply now and submit your CV and a short covering note explaining why this scientific challenge excites you and which parts of your experience best match the essentials.

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Telford
Market related
Contract
On Site
Approved Electrician (Industrial) - Contract
Location: Telford
Contract
Hours: Full Time
Rate: Competitive (DOE)
Approved Electrician Required - Industrial Projects
We're currently recruiting for an experienced Approved Electrician to support a range of industrial electrical installation projects at a major manufacturing facility in Telford.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team working on a variety of electrical installation, upgrade and maintenance projects within a busy industrial environment.
The Role
Working as part of a skilled site team, you'll be responsible for carrying out high-quality electrical installation work while ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with current regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Industrial electrical installation work.
- Installation of containment including tray, basket, trunking and conduit.
- Cable pulling, terminating and glanding.
- Installation and connection of motors, control panels and industrial equipment.
- Electrical modifications and project installation work.
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
- Testing and inspecting completed installations where required.
- Ensuring all work complies with BS7671 and site health and safety procedures.
- Working collaboratively with supervisors, engineers and other trades to deliver projects on schedule.
About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- Approved Electrician status.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- ECS/JIB Gold Card.
- Previous experience within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Experience installing industrial containment and power distribution systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to safe working practices.
- IPAF (essential).
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Ongoing contract with immediate start available.
- Full-time hours with potential overtime opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale industrial manufacturing site.
- Support from an experienced project team.
If you're an experienced Approved Electrician looking for your next industrial contract in the Telford area, we'd like to hear from you.

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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Tamworth
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Electrical Assembler
Tamworth
Competitive Salary
Job Objectives:
We are currently recruiting for our client at their facility in Tamworth for an experienced Electrical Assembly technician, this is an exciting role involved in wiring and assembly of machinery, including control panel wiring and mechanical assembly/fitting.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Undertake the assembly and manufacture of parts and assemblies to the point where they are complete machines and ready for testing.
Tasks Include:
- Control panel assembly and wiring
- Mechanical fitting and assembly of parts, sub-assemblies, and finished machines
- Plastic parts manufacture
- Finishing and packaging of completed machines
- Wiring of chambers
- Testing of chambers using provided instructions
- Self-inspection of finished items according to defined methodology
- Improving assembly methods and practices to reduce costs and minimize waste
- Ensuring quality work to minimize non-conformities
- Adhering strictly to provided work instructions and methods
- Maintaining tidiness, cleanliness, and high standards of housekeeping in own work area and throughout the workshop
- Training other employees as required
- Picking and packing of spares orders
- Any other supportive tasks for production within capability
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Competence in general electro-mechanical assembly or finishing operations
- Competence in wiring control panel installations to best practice standards
- Competence in pneumatic installations to best practice standards (training can be provided)
- Competent mechanical fitting skills
- Skills as defined by a reasonable and achievable future skills matrix
- Fork truck license advantageous but not essential
- Manual handling capability
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.