Senior Engineering Manager - Low Voltage / Battery

Are you ready to lead innovation in battery technology and shape the future of low-voltage power solutions within a growing UK manufacturer?

We’re partnering with a specialist manufacturer in South Gloucestershire looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to take ownership of their battery technology and charging solutions. This is a high-impact role with real influence; ideal for someone who brings energy, ideas, and isn’t afraid to challenge.

What’s on offer:

• £50,000 - £70,000 per annum DOE
• Hybrid working options
• Company pension scheme
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Clear progression pathway
• Opportunity to influence strategy and drive business growth

The business

Our client is a specialist UK manufacturer with a long-standing reputation in low-voltage battery charging technology. Since the 1980s, they have evolved alongside advancements in vehicle and battery systems, developing innovative charging solutions that support increasingly complex applications across automotive, telecoms, mobility, and industrial sectors.

With a strong heritage in product innovation and customer support, the business continues to invest in new technologies and product development. Operating as a close-knit SME, they combine technical expertise with a hands-on, customer-focused approach, offering both standard and bespoke solutions alongside servicing and repair capabilities.

The role

You’ll be the go-to expert for battery systems, leading product development, driving innovation, and improving manufacturing. This is hands-on and strategic,owning the roadmap while solving real engineering challenges.

You’ll also play a key role in succession planning, building team capability, and helping scale the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead development of battery chargers and power systems
• Drive innovation across battery performance, charging, and recovery
• Own the product roadmap and bring new ideas to life
• Improve manufacturing, testing, and product reliability
• Solve technical issues across design, production, and field
• Develop and mentor the team, supporting long-term succession

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in battery technologies (lead-acid, AGM, lithium, etc.)
• Experience with charging systems / low-voltage power electronics
• Hands-on, practical engineering mindset
• Someone who can challenge, innovate, and move at pace
• Leadership experience within a manufacturing or SME environment
• Ambition to step into a future Director role

If you’re a battery specialist who wants real ownership, real impact, and real progression, apply now for a confidential discussion.

If this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please apply today for a confidential chat.

 

Established in 1994, G&P Quality Management is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

 

G&P Quality Management is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.