Engineering Delivery Manager (Electronics Hardware)

Expleo UK LTD; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an Engineering Delivery Manager to oversee the delivery of complex projects, particularly in aerospace and military domains. The ideal candidate will manage the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices while fostering team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity for skill development through Expleo Academy

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in project management and delivery.
• Experience in aerospace or military environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering delivery, ensuring projects are on track and within budget.
• Manage V-lifecycle and ensure best practices.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

V-lifecycle Understanding

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline

HNC/HND with significant demonstrable experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with aerospace or military experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue–chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering delivery, ensuring projects remain on track and within budget
• Manage full V–lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, tracking progress and milestones
• Identify and mitigate project risks, minimising impact on delivery
• Solve problems proactively as they arise
• Seek opportunities for project efficiency and improvement
• Manage projects predominantly sitting in the Hardware domain
• Strong communication skills to work across boundaries and maintain stakeholder engagement
• Ability to remain level–headed under pressure, ensuring smooth project execution

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu

Essential skills

• Strong understanding of the V–lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects across multiple domains
• Expertise in tracking project progress, managing risks, and maintaining budgets
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to problem–solve and proactively seek project improvements

Experience

• Proven experience in engineering delivery management
• Post graduate relevant work experience
• Aerospace experience but candidates with Military or other adjacencies experience may suit this role.
• Able to work across the full Engineering Development Lifecycle

What do I need before I apply

• UK sole National
• BPSS Cleared
• Able to obtain SC
• Willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at Crawley

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive