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Laboratory Manager – EMC & Radio Testing

About the role

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead and manage operations within a specialist testing environment. You will be responsible for enabling efficient workflows across the laboratory team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to a high standard, and in line with client expectations.

This role requires a strong technical understanding of electrical testing and certification, combined with proven experience managing laboratory operations, teams, and commercial performance.

Key requirements

• Strong IT skills and confidence working with data, reporting, and technical documentation
• Excellent numerical ability, including analysing, calculating, and presenting test results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Experience managing laboratory teams, including workload planning, resource allocation, and team development
• Experience providing coaching, training, and technical guidance to engineers and technicians
• Demonstrable experience within electrical testing, compliance, certification, or a related technical environment
• Understanding of laboratory safety processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working within an accredited laboratory environment (e.g. ISO 17025 or equivalent)
• Electrical engineering background (degree level or equivalent experience preferred)
• Significant experience working in a testing laboratory environment with operational management responsibility
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing performance metrics

About the opportunity

You will lead a team of test engineers delivering EMC and Radio testing services across a variety of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, medical devices, energy, transportation, and safety-related technologies.

The role combines technical leadership, operational management, client delivery, and commercial responsibility. You will ensure the laboratory continues to deliver high-quality testing services while maintaining accreditation standards and supporting business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of laboratory test engineers delivering EMC and Radio testing services
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet business objectives and customer deadlines
• Maintain laboratory accreditation standards and support audit processes
• Monitor and report operational, financial, and quality performance metrics
• Improve team utilisation, efficiency, and delivery performance
• Review technical outputs including test reports, certification documents, and client deliverables
• Support project planning, timelines, proposals, and customer requirements
• Maintain visibility of laboratory workloads and proactively manage risks or delays
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and customers
• Create and manage training and development plans for team members
• Drive continuous improvement and growth strategies for the laboratory

What’s offered

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, technically focused environment
• The chance to contribute to quality, safety, and compliance across a range of industries