Engineering Manager

RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. As we scale, we need a Generalist Engineering Manager to work closely with the Head of Engineering to develop our internal engineering capability, refine processes, and support customer project delivery.
This is a rare opportunity to have a real impact on the shape and direction of the business. As we grow, you’ll play a key role in building a high-performing engineering function, defining best practices, and influencing the way we deliver solutions for complex, safety-critical systems.
What You’ll Do

• Develop Internal Capability – Define and improve engineering processes, tools, and best practices to support the scaling of RC Fornax’s consultancy.
  
• Lead and Mentor Engineers – Support a multidisciplinary team, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
  
• Support Project Delivery – Provide engineering leadership on customer projects, ensuring high-quality, practical solutions are delivered.
  
• Balance Hands-on and Strategic Work – Get involved in technical problem-solving while also building long-term capabilities and frameworks.
  
• Collaborate Across the Business – Work closely with leadership, business development, and customers to align engineering efforts with business growth.
  What You Bring
  
• Broad Engineering Experience – A solid technical foundation in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., systems, software, electronics, mechanical, or similar), with experience in safety-critical industries such as defence, aerospace, or national infrastructure.
  
• Consultancy & People Leadership Experience – Ideally, experience working in a consultancy environment and leading teams or projects in a client-facing capacity.
  
• Industry Qualifications – Ideally Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards it, or equivalent industry-recognised qualifications.
  
• Outstanding People Skills – The ability to engage, motivate, and develop engineers while building strong relationships across teams and with customers.
  
• Adaptability & Emotional Intelligence – Comfortable switching between technical problem-solving, strategic planning, and people leadership.
  
• Problem-Solving Mindset – Able to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges in high-stakes environments with a collaborative approach.
  
• Process & Quality Focus – Experience developing engineering frameworks, standards, and assurance processes.
  
• Entrepreneurial Energy – Thrives in a fast-paced, growing organisation and is excited by the opportunity to shape the future of the function.
  Why Join Us?
  
• Real Impact – Shape the future of RC Fornax’s engineering function and influence the direction of the business.
  
• Growth Opportunity – Be part of a rapidly expanding business with career progression potential.
  
• Cutting-Edge Work – Engage with complex, safety-critical systems in high-value industries.
  
• Dynamic & Supportive Environment – Work alongside industry experts in a veteran-owned consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth