Mission Systems Lead

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Engineering Task Lead to oversee project delivery in complex technology-focused sectors. You will support the Project Manager, provide technical leadership, and ensure adherence to quality standards. The role requires a degree in engineering or equivalent experience, alongside essential skills in governance and people management. Join a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and innovation.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Professional growth initiatives

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience accepted without formal qualifications.
• Proven track record in complex, technology-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in project delivery and communication.
• Provide technical leadership and governance to project teams.
• Identify and manage continuous process improvement.

Skills

Technical Governance

People Management

Training Needs Analysis

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant STEM discipline

HNC/HND with equivalent engineering experience

Membership of IET or equivalent Engineering Institution

CEng or working towards CEng Status

Job description

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Engineering Task Lead

The Engineering Task Lead works with the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery within a client portfolio. Reporting to the Capability and Portfolio Delivery Leads, you’ll be responsible for:

1. Supporting the Project Manager to effectively communicate project progress to internal and external stakeholders.
2. Providing technical support for proposal development, assessing, and documenting technical risks.
3. Ensuring the team follows the appropriate Expleo and customer Best Practices as required by the Project Launch Pack and Quality Management System (QMS).
4. Providing technical leadership and governance to project teams to ensure delivery in accordance with project KPIs including Fight First Time (RFT), On-time Delivery (OTD), and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT).
5. Leading project teams to identify, develop, test, and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
6. Fostering a good working relationship with the client to identify new opportunities and solve issues efficiently.
7. Supporting the Technical Authority in defining robust quality processes (operating processes & best practice documents).
8. Identifying and managing continuous process improvement and excellence.
9. Supporting the Unit Delivery Lead with Training Needs Analysis for team members through On-the-Job Training (OJT) and mentoring.
10. Undertaking Staff Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs).
11. Supporting the Unit Delivery Lead with training requirements planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or relevant STEM discipline
• HNC/HND with equivalent engineering experience
• Applications are also welcomed from individuals with significant demonstrable experience who don’t hold formal qualifications
• Membership of IET or equivalent Engineering Institution
• CEng or working towards CEng Status

Essential Skills

• Technical Governance
• People Management
• Training Needs Analysis
• Mentoring and Coaching

Desired Skills

• Collaboration and partnership skills, with confidence in Proposal Generation, Work Scope Development, Estimating, Project Scheduling, and Risk Management.
• Self-motivated with an energetic attitude, capable of transforming complex problems into simple, elegant solutions.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and initiatives at short notice, with meticulous attention to detail and motivational skills.
• Understanding and applying company principles and values.
• Resilience and adaptability to navigate ambiguity and complexity, helping teams deliver effectively.

Experience

You should have a proven track record of leading successful project delivery in complex, technology-focused projects within Aerospace or Marine sectors. Your passion for technological innovation should inspire multidisciplinary teams to conceive, create, and implement solutions for clients. Essential experience includes:

• Technical leadership
• Planning and estimating
• Design and analytical analysis
• Resource management
• Project and commercial management
• Training and mentoring

Pre-application Requirements

• This role may require security clearance up to DV level, which will be discussed at interview.
• Please do not include current or previous security clearance details in your application or CV.
• We promote a collaborative working environment, supporting professional growth through initiatives like ExpleoAcademy and competitive benefits.