Engineering Operations Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Expleo Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, Role involves managing engineering projects and programmes.) or SOC 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified, Focus on operational delivery and transformation management.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
1139 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified Also possible | £52,300 | £59,700 | £67,200 | £74,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector, we are currently looking for a n Engineering Operations Manager, based on site at our customer's facility in Stevenage.
As the Engineering Operations Manager, you will l ead the Expleo Engineering team i n the delivery of the day-to-day operations in collaboration with the programme team and the client , across various Satellite based programmes and technologies. The role is the focal point for all Expleo business related areas. Additionally, you will lead the transformation ways of working to deliver strategic business improvements , enabling efficiency, growth, operational performance, and enhance d customer outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Expleo site lead for day to operations to the c lient.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve delivery issues.
- Act as a key escalation point for operational issues.
- Work alongside the Expleo programme team.
- The build of effective relationships with onsite leads, customers, and stakeholders.
- Provid ing regular operational performance updates and recommendations.
- Create and execute a delivery transformation plan with the aim to drive efficiencies to b oth the client and Expleo.
- Identify and create Work Packages of work to drive efficiency for relevant areas of delivery.
- Identify potential growth opportunities in delivery areas.
- Engag e cross functionally with Expleo support functions to secure resource required to deliver on customer pro jects and pro gramme s .
- Support strategic planning and business improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrable industry related experience / Degree qualified – Engineering or Science related subject
- Currently hold or be eligible to achieve UK MoD Security clearance
- Leadership and management of a multidisciplinary Engineering Team s.
- The ability to f oster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Strong operational focus with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Analytical mindset with the ability to make sound decisions in complex environments.
- Previous experience working as technical Manager / Project Engineer
- Managing and leading technical teams
- Operational Leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Work package identification and creation
- Transition plan creation and execution
- Experience of stakeholder client management activities
- Experience of creating / executing transformation plans
- Experience of formulating and writing Work Packages
- Client site – Stevenage – 3-4 DPW on site – Oc c assional travel
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Expleo Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sample- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Expleo Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.