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At Farrat we’re passionate about helping proactive people build a career in the engineering sector. We have team members that have been here for decades starting out as apprentices and progressing to management positions.
We’re dedicated to social mobility, ensuring that we give opportunities to people from all walks of life and encourage ongoing development and education to team members at every stage of their career.
Current Vacancies
At Farrat, we believe in engineering with purpose – where every vibration-isolated structure, every thermal break, and every acoustic solution contributes to a safer, quieter, and more resilient world.
We’re looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Engineering Lead to help shape and deliver bespoke engineering solutions that sit at the cutting edge of design and performance. You’ll join a dynamic and collaborative team where diverse perspectives are valued and where leadership means supporting, developing, and inspiring others.
What you’ll do
As an Engineering Lead, you’ll:
- Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and to the highest quality.
- Manage and mentor a team of engineers – nurturing their development, building capacity, and championing continuous learning.
- Play a key role in resource planning, aligning engineering capacity with project demands and ensuring smooth delivery across our pipeline.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams including Design, Sales, Operations, and Product Development to bring holistic solutions to life.
- Drive technical excellence, maintain compliance with industry standards, and contribute to process improvement and innovation.
What you bring
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, and experiences to apply.
We’re looking for someone with:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years’ experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment.
- A strong track record in resource planning and team capacity management.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills — able to work across teams and explain complex ideas clearly.
- Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Bluebeam Revu, and basic CAD software
- Hands-on expertise in vibration control, acoustic insulation, or thermal isolation (desirable but not essential).
What’s in it for you?
- A purpose-led engineering business with strong values and a people-first culture.
- Opportunities to lead, learn, and make a visible impact on high-profile projects.
- Supportive leadership, structured development plans, and access to training.
- Competitive salary + benefits + hybrid working + a friendly, inclusive work environment.
Join a high-performing team driving innovative engineering solutions across Europe.
Are you a fluent German and English speaker with a passion for strategic sales, customer relationships, and technical innovation? Farrat Isolevel is looking for a Business Development Manager (Western Europe) to spearhead growth across key markets, aligning with our ambitious international expansion plans.
About the Role:
As the Business Development Manager for Western Europe, you will play a pivotal role in achieving sales targets and expanding Farrat’s commercial footprint. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership, lead on high-value sales opportunities, and act as our brand ambassador in the region. Your efforts will directly influence product development, market strategy, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to meet growth objectives.
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Identify, nurture, and convert new business opportunities into profitable sales.
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Lead the full sales cycle, including tenders, pricing, and contract negotiation.
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Represent Farrat in industry events, technical presentations, and association forums.
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Manage key accounts and strengthen long-term client relationships.
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Collaborate across value streams to promote holistic solutions.
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Act as a vital link between market feedback and internal R&D for product development.
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Ensure CRM accuracy and manage projects from concept to delivery.
What We’re Looking For:
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Languages: Fluent in German and English (verbal and written).
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Experience: Strong background in B2B sales, ideally within technical or construction-related sectors. Experience in acoustics, thermal performance, or structural systems is a plus.
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Skills: Strategic thinking, client relationship management, project delivery, and use of CRM systems.
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Education: A degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is advantageous but not essential.
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Mindset: Adaptable, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven.
Why Join Farrat?
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Be part of an innovative and growing business with a global reach.
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Work alongside a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team.
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Play a key role in shaping our European sales strategy and brand presence.
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Access opportunities for professional growth, development, and international collaboration.
Ready to make your mark in an ambitious, values-driven organisation?
Apply now and help us deliver world-class engineering solutions across Western Europe.
Benefits
Our offices have a great working atmosphere where collaboration plays a large role. Some of the main benefits for working with Farrat include:
- Private Medical Insurance & health promotion program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enhanced company sickpay
- Critical Illness cover
- Death in Service cover
- 1-2-1 financial health checks & financial wellbeing support
- Paid eye-sight tests
- 28 days' annual leave + statutory holidays
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme
- Additional annual leave at long service milestones
- Unlimited paid volunteering days
- Paid compassionate leave
- Sabbatical leave at long service milestones
- Hybrid working & flexible working hours
- Discounted holiday rentals
- Annual performance bonus
- Employer pension contribution
- Enhanced matched pension contribution
- Help for Employees discount scheme
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay
- Statutory shared parental pay
- Paid for company events
- Adhoc employee "life moment" & celebration gifts
- Long service awards
- Monthly & annual values-linked recognition awards
- Free on-site parking
- Paid for on-site tea/coffee/milk
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Bike-to-Work salary sacrifice scheme
- Payment of professional subscriptions
- Talent of Farrat recruitment referral scheme
Learning & Professional Development
We provide a continuous learning environment so that our people can thrive in their careers.
In order to help our people to become as good as they can be in their professional field, we have built close working relationships with industry recognised bodies to develop training and development programmes. Farrat is a member of:
- The Manufacturing Institute
- The Steel Construction Institute
- The Institute of Structural Engineers
- The Institute of Mechanical Engineers
- The CPD Service
- “Sponsoring Organisation” of the Institute of Acoustics
- The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
As a result, we have been able to enroll a number of our people on higher education and professional development courses, such as Lean Fellowship’s and MBA’s, alongside regular interpersonal, management and leadership events and seminars. By developing the skills and knowledge of our team, we are able to enhance our processes and manufacture world-class, certified and accredited products for our clients.
Shared Knowledge: Future of Creative Engineering
We offer apprenticeships across all areas of the business, from manufacturing to sales administration.
Our engineers are passionate about what they do. We help to inspire others by regularly planning and engaging with STEM workshops that encourage and educate young people about careers in Science and Engineering. Farrat CEO, Oliver Farrell, and Major Projects Director, Ryan Arbabi, have both been awarded for their work as dedicated STEM Ambassadors by STEM.org.uk.
Farrat have partnered with Innovate UK, The University of Manchester and Salford University to bring on board two KTP Associates, who work with us on extensive R&D which is used to advance our products even further.
Contact us to get involved with one of our “Shared Knowledge” initiatives