Testia Ltd - Structures Test Leader

Testia Limited

Location: Filton
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000 – £55,000 / year
Posted Oct 20

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Procurement
Mechanical engineering
Project management

Experience

5 years of experience

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About this role

Job Description:

We are currently looking for:

Structures Test Leader

Location: Filton, Bristol

Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Duties:

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include leading highly critical structural tests and other business critical projects, including but not limited to;

-Test Definition

Support to performance of structural tests

Ensuring calibration of equipment

Acquisition of physical data

Test Reporting

Regular reporting and stakeholder management of test customers, including arranging/chairing meetings
Financial governance of test budget and allocation of test resource
Securing adherence to the Structures Test Quality Process DE.PA.04.02 and respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools
Securing adherence to all HS&E policies
Launch subcontracting activities following policy, managing purchasing and goods receipt
Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities

Our requirements:

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).
+5 years of experience in:

Project management & delivery projects to time, cost, quality.

Aeronautical structures.

Experience in structures or materials testing would be an advantage.
Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection would be an advantage
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Independent and structured way of working
Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility

Benefits

Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week
Pension scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only
Access to discount shipping platform

Contract:

End date for applicants: 16th November 2026

Interviews: From w/c 23rd November 2026

Start date: January 2027

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience

Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Testia Limited

Contract Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

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Pay

£50,000 – £55,000 / year

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