Engineering Manager
Location:
Bristol, GB
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a high\-performing, multi\-disciplinary engineering organisation and play a critical role in shaping the future of our Precision Locator and CAT product lines.
You will be a key member of the Engineering Senior Leadership Team, working collaboratively with Product and Project Management to define and deliver product and technology roadmaps. You will lead through others to deliver high\-quality outcomes, ensuring strong alignment to business priorities while driving accountability for engineering delivery, quality, and timelines.
This role requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with execution, build strong teams, and foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
1\. Driving Results \& Accountability
- Lead end\-to\-end engineering delivery across the Precision Locator and CAT product lines, ensuring high\-quality outcomes and reliable execution
- Take ownership for full product lifecycle delivery, from technology development through to industrialisation
- Deliver consistent performance against timelines, quality standards, and business objectives
- Act as a clear point of accountability, enabling transparent reporting and effective decision\-making
- Build and lead a high\-performing engineering organisation with strong accountability and collaboration
- Develop leaders and technical specialists, strengthening capability and organisational effectiveness
- Foster an inclusive and engaged team environment that supports high performance
- Partner with Product Management, Project Management, and cross\-functional teams to deliver aligned business outcomes
- Build strong relationships across functions to ensure clarity of priorities and effective execution
- Influence stakeholders through clear communication and sound technical insight
- Champion continuous improvement and problem\-solving across engineering teams
- Lead adoption of best\-practice engineering processes and tools to improve quality and delivery efficiency
- Drive innovation through adoption of new technologies and ways of working, including digital and AI\-enabled approaches where appropriate
- Promote a “first\-time\-right” approach to quality, speed, and reliability
- Implement design\-for\-reuse and value engineering approaches to improve efficiency and scalability
- Lead industrialisation activity to ensure effective transition from development into manufacturing
- Define and manage external partnerships to strengthen delivery capability, flexibility and velocity
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams in innovation and product development environments
- Strong systems engineering capability within electronic\-based product environments
- Experience leading Verification and Validation activities
- Proven ability to deliver complex engineering programmes through teams
- Expertise in building successful teams, facilitating change, and coaching others to high performance
- Extensive experience in managing IP/Patent portfolios
- Drives results and accountability
- Builds and develops effective teams
- Collaborates and influences across the organisation
- Thinks strategically and aligns to business priorities
- Leads innovation and continuous improvement
- Demonstrates ownership, integrity, and sound judgment
Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent.
Travel \& Working Environment
Occasional travel may be requiredHow we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
Why you should join us
We know that the well\-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
- Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
- Competitive and performance\-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
ABOUT SPX
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SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2\.2 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.
SPX TOTAL REWARDS
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At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market\-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well\-being. Our compensation programs are performance\-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.
OUR VALUES
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- Integrity
- Accountability
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Results
WORKING AT SPX
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Our work environment is established on a work\-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
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