Engineering Lead - DV Cleared

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Defence company is seeking an Engineering Lead to oversee engineering processes and quality. This fully on-site role in Basingstoke involves defining standards, leading teams, and aligning with strategic goals to ensure high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in engineering governance and stakeholder engagement. This opportunity offers a chance to shape enterprise-scale engineering capabilities in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience defining and implementing engineering processes and governance.
• Strong leadership ensuring consistent engineering quality.
• Ability to align engineering activities with strategic business goals.

Responsibilities

• Act as part of the customer's Design Authority, shaping engineering processes.
• Define end-to-end engineering standards and ensure consistent delivery.
• Manage an active Engineering Community of Practice.

Skills

Leadership in multi-supplier environments

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering automation

Communication skills

Process improvement

Job description

Engineering Lead

Must have an Active DV Clearance

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Lead to join a major Defence and National Security programme based in Basingstoke. This fully on-site position places you at the heart of a high-profile engineering function, where you'll define processes, governance, and strategy to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across multiple suppliers and technologies.

About the Role - Engineering Lead

• As an Engineering Lead, you'll act as part of the customer's Design Authority, responsible for shaping and governing all aspects of engineering process, technology, and strategic direction.
• You'll define end-to-end engineering standards and guidance, ensuring consistent delivery of assured, governed solutions across software, infrastructure, and service management.
• The role involves enabling engineering governance, developing automation and tooling strategies, and supporting delivery teams to embed best practices.
• You'll manage an active Engineering Community of Practice, leading engineers to deliver against cost, time, and quality commitments while supporting strategic alignment.
• You'll represent the engineering function at Design Authority meetings and contribute to the customer's long-term business and automation strategy.

What We're Looking For - Engineering Lead

• Proven experience defining and implementing engineering processes, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Strong leadership in multi-supplier environments, ensuring consistent engineering quality and compliance.
• Expertise in engineering automation, tooling architecture, and delivery process improvement.
• Ability to align engineering activity with strategic business goals and deliver measurable value.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and driving a collaborative, high-performance culture.

This is a rare opportunity to shape an enterprise-scale engineering capability within a secure, high-impact environment as an Engineering Lead.

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