Senior Engineering Manager Functional Safety & Cyber Security

Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager Functional Safety & Cyber Security

Location: Farnborough (This role is available in multiple locations - please do not apply to more than 1 location)

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on road mass transportation and mobility.

We design deliver and support market leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions improve air quality and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether youre engineering driving sales improving production or supporting our customers.

What Youll Do

As Senior Engineering Manager Functional Safety & Cyber Security youll be the principal authority for safety and security across our electrical and electronic systems. Youll lead a team of engineers (plus outsourced partners) define and embed standards and oversee the full functional safety and cyber security lifecycle. From hazard and threat analysis to system-level verification youll guide critical projects that keep our products safe compliant and future-ready.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone with proven experience in safety and/or cyber security engineering (e.g. IEC 61508 ISO 26262 ISO 21448 ISO/SAE 21434) and familiarity with homologation standards such as UN ECE R155 and R156. Youll bring a background in electrical/electronic system design integration and testingideally from automotive bus coach HGV or another complex safety-critical environment. Strong leadership analytical thinking and excellent communication skills are essential along with the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams.

Bonus if you have: Formal certification as a Functional Safety or Cyber Security professional (e.g. TÜV Rheinland) experience with Siemens Polarion and a track record of representing your organisation on cross-company or industry-wide initiatives.

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision people have to feel supported and inspired:

Impact: Be part of something thats changing cities improving air quality helping public transport evolve.

Development & Growth: Training programmes mentorship opportunities to take on new roles broaden skills.

Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary and package pension wellbeing support cycle to work scheme enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page they shape how we work what we stand for and how we build trust with our customers communities and each other.

Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members and the safety of our products are our top priority.

Quality: We strive for excellence in our products services and all that we do.

Integrity: We act with honesty transparency and integrity treating each other with respect in a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.

Teamwork: We work with our team members our supplier partners and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.

Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business our communities and the environment through responsible sourcing lean manufacturing and sustainable operations.

How to Apply

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision wed love to hear from you.

Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however you require an alternative method of applying please give us call onor send an email to IND-H

If we require agency support we will reach out to our preferred partners. Please note that direct approaches to our Engineering HR or Talent teams will not be responded to.