- Lead, develop and motivate the Technical Services team, including technicians, machinists and supervisors- Ensure safe, reliable and effective operation of OQC’s technical spaces in Spain, including cryogenic laboratories, assembly workshops and machining facilities- Oversee maintenance schedules, internal work orders and operational performance- Use reporting and metrics to drive delivery and continuous improvement- Manage external supplier relationships, assess value for money and establish contracts and services with Supply Chain, Purchasing and Legal- Lead cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives- Manage technical space expenditure, budget forecasts and delivery timelines- Provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders- Execute Engineering Operations roadmap priorities and ensure accountability through deliveryRequirements- Significant experience leading engineering or operational teams within a manufacturing,



engineering or scientific environment- Proven project leadership experience within complex technical or operational environments- Experience managing external partners and assessing supplier performance and value for money- Strong operational reporting and presentation capability, including communicating effectively with senior leaders, customers and technical teams- Strong budgetary control, project forecasting and delivery management skills- Excellent stakeholder, supplier and relationship management capability- Pragmatic leadership style, with ability to turn complex objectives into clear priorities, motivate teams and elevate issues early with well-considered solutions- Degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing discipline- Experience forecasting and managing significant annual operational budgets, particularly £2m–£6m (nice-to-have)- Experience applying Lean management and risk management methodologies (nice-to-have)- Strong negotiation and mediation skills (nice-to-have)- Leadership qualification or training (ni

📌 Head Of Technical Services – Spain (Barcelona)
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📍 Barcelona