Average Engineer salary in Oxfordshire

Our client is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead their engineering function within the nuclear sector. This permanent role requires SC clearance and involves shaping strategy, driving performance, and ensuring compliance across all engineering activities. As part of the senior leadership team, this role strengthens collaboration and supports long-term business success. Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Strategy Lead the engineering function and shape the engineering strategy.Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment.Communicate priorities clearly and uphold organisational values. Engineering Delivery Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams.Mentor leaders and develop future talent.Oversee engineering planning, performance, and resource allocation. Innovation & Improvement Evaluate new ideas and technologies.Promote innovation and continuous improvement.Maintain and improve engineering processes, standards, and tools. Capability & Resources Maintain engineering capability and subject matter expertise.Own training, recruitment, and competency frameworks.Manage resource deployment and succession planning. Risk & Compliance Ensure engineering activities meet regulatory and internal requirements.Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation.Maintain engineering risk registers. Business Support Provide technical leadership for internal decision-making.Support internal proposals and opportunity reviews.Contribute engineering insights to leadership reporting. Job Requirements:Qualifications Degree in an engineering or technical discipline.Experience in a senior role within a regulated industry.Experience in engineering management or project leadership. Experience & Skills Proven senior engineering leadership.Strong people leadership and communication skills.Experience with multi-disciplinary engineering delivery.Strong risk and compliance awareness.Broad engineering knowledge and experience in complex projects. Benefits: 37.5 hours per weekLife Assurance (3× salary)Private HealthcarePension (5% employer / 4% employee)Discretionary bonus187.5 hours annual leaveProfessional memberships coveredSignificant training and development budget If you are ready to lead and innovate within an engineering function, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to help shape the future of our client's success in the nuclear sector.

Structural Engineer High Wycombe £32-40k This is a great opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to join a small, successful, growing and friendly consultancy near High Wycombe. About the company- Our client offers a full range of Structural, Civil Engineering and Party Wall services. Currently they work mostly in the residential and commercial sectors on a wide spectrum of projects that range in size from small domestic alterations up to large multi-million-pound projects in interesting locations. What are we looking for? A structural engineer with 1-2 years experience (or more)Candidates must be a motivated and commercially aware individual as this opportunity commands over and above the norm of an Engineering position.Based locally or willing to move nearbyMust hold a suitable engineering degree MEng/BEng in engineering.Good written, verbal and presentation skills, analysis and technical design ability are essential and are considered key attributes for the role.Good knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, procedures, and Structural principles. What can we offer you for this Structural Engineer role; Salary range £30k - £38k depending on experienceClear career progression AND support for Chartership25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysFlexitime policy availableCompany Pension contributionsHybrid working options available- 2 days at home Interested in this Structural Engineer role? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today!

Geoenvironmental Engineer Aylesbury £30,000 to £35,000 per Annum Permanent Role We're seeking a motivated Geoenvironmental Engineer to join our growing team on a permanent basis. Based in Aylesbury, this is an excellent opportunity for a developing professional to work on a wide range of local projects. As a Geoenvironmental Engineer, you will support investigations, assessments and technical reporting across small to large developments, all within or around Aylesbury. You'll work relatively locally, with regular travel supported by access to a company vehicle. The role of Geoenvironmental Engineer will see you engaging with clients, supervising site works, managing contractors and ensuring high-quality deliverables across varied ground-related challenges. We are looking for a Geoenvironmental Engineer who is proactive, curious and eager to broaden their experience across geotechnical and environmental disciplines. With projects centred on Aylesbury, you'll gain exposure to diverse technical tasks while remaining close to home. Candidate requirements: Full UK Driving LicenceExperience within ground investigationLive within a commutable distance of Aylesbury Company Benefits: Enhanced pension schemeHealthcareChartership supportPhone/tabletVehicle for company use Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.