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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Function - Electrical / Electronics & Hardware - **Company:** Expleo - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Transmissions, Hardware Design, Software Engineering, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=10dc1d76a539fa77 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an Electrical or Electronic Engineering * CEng Status or in capability to achieve in next 12 months Essential skills: * In depth Knowledge in Either Electrical or Electronic Design with Supporting knowledge of alternate area * Production of design drawings * Engineering Management * Experience presenting up to board level. * Project Management understanding (Critical path control, Risk understanding) * Worked as an engineer on either Electrical/Electronics/Hardware design * Full knowledge of 'V' lifecycle * Leadership & Management * Excellent communication skills at all levels * Stakeholder Management * Resource and Integrated Business Planning * Bid Management Desired skills: * In Service and Future * Test Development * Defence background. * Software design * MOD experience * Digital Communications, * Control Systems Design and Implementation * Power Systems * PLC's and Distributed Control Systems Experience: * Engineering Management * Problem solving * Leadership & Management * Resource and Integrated Business Planning * Marine / Air defence projects desirable ## Description Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We are looking for a Head of Function for Electrical /Electronics and Hardware who will manage Delivery teams and focus on the company's day-to-day activities. They will manage the delivery aspects of projects and ensure that resources are utilised effectively. Their role is crucial in streamlining processes, optimising resource allocation, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities: * Mid-level management key position, ensuring the optimal delivery of projects for customers while improving Expleo's performance and managing employees' growth expectations. * Oversee daily operations for their delivery unit (multiple projects/ clients). * Responsible for the performance and successful delivery of the full scope scope of Electrical, Electronics and Hardware Capabilities, as well as for customer satisfaction and Expleo's contractual obligations. * Supervise a subset of operational staff, facilitating workflow, and supporting lower-level managers and technical teams development. * Manage invoicing rate. * Oversee the budget for operations within their scope, including reporting, forecasting, and costcontrol. * Work closely with Resource Managers to allocate resources and supervise the recruitment plan. * Work closely with Practice Managers to deploy the Strategic Workforce Planning and implement process improvements. * Participate in the development of their scope. * Participate actively in the construction of complex offers. * With experience in a client facing role, you'll possess excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. You'll also be an accomplished subject matter expert within your profession, demonstrating a broad range of experience, including some of the following skill areas: + Planning and estimating + Design and Analytical analysis + Resource Management + Capability development + Project and Commercial Management + Commercial Management * Scope & Impact + Responsible for day to day operations through effective execution of the annual plans in the practice/business line. + Cascade objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team below and monitors progress. + Provide effective feedback to the team below and guide team members to enhance their performance level. * Stakeholder Interaction + Key stakeholders include clients, internal delivery/support function teams, function heads and external vendors. + Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise. + Provide information to senior stakeholders within and outside the organisation to support decision making related to the respective sub-function/portfolio. *, As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: + 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 ## Related Videos - [Great DevEx and Regulatory Compliance - Possible?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1426-great-devex-and-regulatory-compliance-possible) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [A Hitchhiker's Guide to Resource Efficient Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1414-a-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-resource-efficient-software) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)