Deputy Chief Engineer - Technology

Excel Construction Recruitment; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to oversee the System Engineering department in the south of the UK. The role involves providing technical guidance, managing quality processes, and contributing to key projects in military technology. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in a Systems Engineering environment and significant experience throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits

Competitive salary

High percentage pension matching

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of technical delivery.
• Significant experience within a Systems Engineering environment and/or team through full lifecycle.
• Familiarity with computer network and systems configuration.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Engineer and acting as a Deputy for related Technology Team tasks.
• Help manage the Company/Technology Team ISO9001 Quality Process.
• Drive and contribute to technical solutions in support projects.

Skills

Technical delivery

Systems Engineering

Computer network and systems configuration

Awareness of aerospace and defence industries

Job description

We are currently looking for a Deputy Chief Engineer to oversee and support our clients System Engineering department in the south of the UK, providing expertise and operational advice for their key projects and cutting‑edge military technology. You will play a key part in their Integrated Product Team, technically contributing towards overall performance and exceeding expectations for system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Engineer and acting as a Deputy for related Technology Team tasks and programmes
• Help manage the Company/Technology Team ISO9001 Quality Process
• Drive and contribute to technical solutions in support projects, programmes and bids
• Review and provide technical guidance and advice to the Technology Team
• Team coordination, allocation of resources and priorities
• Review and approval of Technical Team documentation

In return for your excellent profile, our client is offering a competitive salary as well as high percentage pension matching and additional benefits tailored to your experience and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of technical delivery
• Significant experience working within a Systems Engineering environment and/or team through full lifecycle
• Familiarity with computer network and systems configuration
• Good awareness of aerospace and defence industries, markets, products and technologies
• Significant experience with the product lifecycle from system requirements, architecture, design, integration, qualification, verification, through to production and support

If this resembles the sort of opportunity you have been craving, why don't you apply today and hear more about how you could play a vital role in the future of NATO defence projects.