Engineering Delivery Manager - Defence - Sonar - SC Cleared

Experis; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Engineering Delivery Manager to lead strategic delivery on a major sonar programme. This role focuses on ensuring project performance across cost, schedule, and quality while driving innovation in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess systems engineering expertise and the ability to harmonize multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive systems engineering experience, ideally within the defence sector.
• Background working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Awareness of Safety and Safety Assurance in engineering contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery on a key sonar programme.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring engineering processes meet standards.
• Mentor and support career development of project engineering staff.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Decision-making

Analytical capabilities

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: England Job Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job reference: SD/EngDM/01_1748624494 Posted: 26 days ago

Engineering Delivery Manager - Sonar - Hardware - Software - Engineering - Defence - SC Clearance -Outside IR35 - Up to £600 per day - Hybrid working

Location: South West/North West - Hybrid working 3 days onsite
Rate: Up to £600 per day (Outside IR35)
Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required

Duration: 6/12+ months

Role overview

My client is urgently seeking a Security Cleared Engineering Delivery Manager. You'll lead the engineering delivery on a key sonar programme. You'll be responsible for driving performance across cost, schedule, and quality to meet customer requirements and business objectives

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic engineering leadership across Hardware, Software, Systems, Safety, and Cyber Security teams.

Oversee project delivery, ensuring engineering processes meet regulatory, legislative, and client standards.

Act as the key decision-maker for engineering strategy and execution on the programme or bid.

Foster collaboration within your team while mentoring and supporting career development.

Directly manage project engineering staff and potentially take on line management responsibilities.

What we need:

Extensive systems engineering experience, ideally within the defence sector.

Background working in multidisciplinary teams (Hardware, Software, Systems, etc.).

Strong decision-making and analytical capabilities.

Awareness of Safety and Safety Assurance in engineering contexts.

Previous management or leadership experience is desirable, especially within submarine or sonar systems-but not essential.

What We Offer:

Competitive daily rate up to £600 per day outside IR35

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.

Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Application Process:

If you are a solution-driven Engineer ready to step into a leadership role we want to hear from you .We are offering you the opportunity to become an integral part of a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative sonar systems.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV which details your relevant experience. This role requires a current SC Clearance or so please familiarise yourself with the eligibility before applying. Join us and be a part of a team that drives technological excellence.

We look forward to your application!

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