Engineering Manager – Growing Consultancy in Safety-Critical Industries

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.