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Head of Technical Services

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 months ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Oxford Quantum Circuits

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
English: Required
Experience: Senior level
Education: University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Lean Management

Requirements

What we're looking for

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, with the confidence to influence across organisational boundaries.
A pragmatic leadership style-you can turn complex objectives into clear priorities, motivate teams and escalate issues early with well-considered solutions.
Degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.

Nice to have

Experience forecasting and managing significant annual operational budgets, particularly in the region of £2m-£6m.
Experience applying Lean management and risk management methodologies.
Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
Leadership qualification or training.
Health & Safety qualification or training.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

You will join a world-class team at the forefront of the next computational era. We offer a culture of bold innovation, the chance to work with unique lab infrastructure, and the opportunity to see your work redefine the limits of computation.

Learn more about our benefits and positive work culture here: https://oqc.tech/company/careers-at-oqc/

The role

At OQC, we aren't just theorising about the future; we're building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we've successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we're just getting started and we've recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round - the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe.

As Head of Technical Services, you'll lead the teams and technical environments that enable OQC's engineers and scientists to build, test and deploy quantum computers. From cryogenic laboratories and assembly workshops to machining facilities and international deployments, you'll ensure our technical operations have the people, infrastructure and operational discipline needed to deliver at scale.

Leading our Technical Services function within Engineering Operations, you'll have accountability for a team of technicians, machinists and supervisors, alongside the safe and effective operation of OQC's Spanish technical spaces. You'll combine people leadership with operational, commercial and project ownership-managing suppliers, budgets and improvement programmes while ensuring our technical capabilities keep pace with OQC's ambitions.

What you'll do

Lead, develop and motivate our Technical Services team, including technicians, machinists and supervisors, creating clear accountability for delivery.
Own the 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, using clear reporting and metrics to drive delivery and continuous improvement.
Own relationships with external suppliers, assessing value for money and partnering with Supply Chain, Purchasing and Legal to establish effective contracts and services.
Lead cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives, bringing teams together to resolve operational challenges and deliver change.
Manage technical space expenditure, longer-term budget forecasts and delivery timelines, providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders.
Execute agreed Engineering Operations roadmap priorities, aligning stakeholders around milestones and ensuring accountability through to delivery.

About Oxford Quantum Circuits

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is a quantum computing company that designs and builds superconducting quantum computers. The company provides access to its quantum hardware via cloud platforms, targeting enterprises and research institutions. OQC is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates as a technology developer in the emerging quantum computing sector.

Industry: Quantum Computing
Founded: 2017
Employees: 50–100
Headquarters: Oxford, United Kingdom

Good to know if you are moving

OQC is headquartered in Oxford, UK, a major technology and research hub, offering a vibrant ecosystem for professionals in quantum computing.
The company is a spin-out from the University of Oxford, providing opportunities to work alongside leading academics and researchers in the field.
OQC focuses on superconducting quantum technology, a niche area with high demand for specialized engineering and physics expertise.
As a growing startup, OQC may offer more flexible and impactful roles compared to larger corporations, though relocation support specifics are not publicly detailed.