Engineering Manager (FPGA, C++)

Stott and May; Guildford; On-site; GBP 110,700 - 119,925; Full time

Job summary

Stott and May is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead delivery of complex software and hardware projects within a secure, high-profile programme in a Gloucestershire location. The role requires leadership across Software and FPGA teams, ensuring projects meet time, scope and quality targets, with an emphasis on technical credibility rather than hands-on coding.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, align activities with governance, and drive collaboration to deliver innovative technical

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Strong background managing software and hardware programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering products through full engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex engineering projects across a portfolio of programmes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Software and FPGA Engineers.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Oversee planning, resource allocation and delivery priorities.
• Manage risks, dependencies and technical issues, escalating as needed.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers and stakeholders to ensure success.
• Mentor a small team and provide leadership across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Team coaching

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Tools

C++

FPGA development environments

Job description

Engineering Manager (FPGA, C++)

*candidates require an active SC clearance to start)

Start: ASAP

Duration: 6 months (rolling)

Location: Gloucestershire

Rate: £600-650 /day (inside IR35)

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a high-profile engineering programme, leading the delivery of complex software and hardware products within a secure environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader who can manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, drive programme delivery and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest quality standards. Whilst this is not a hands-on development role, you will need to be technically credible and capable of providing leadership across software and FPGA engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex engineering projects across a portfolio of programmes.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including Software and FPGA Engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Oversee engineering planning, resource allocation and delivery priorities.
• Manage project risks, dependencies and technical issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Work closely with Programme Managers, Engineering Managers and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor and support a small team of engineers, providing leadership and technical guidance.
• Drive collaboration across cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative technical solutions.
• Ensure engineering activities align with programme objectives, governance and compliance requirements.

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading the delivery of complex engineering or software development projects.
• Strong background managing software engineering programmes and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Technically credible with a good understanding of C++ and FPGA development environments (hands-on development experience is not required).
• Experience delivering products throughout the full engineering lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering projects within highly regulated or secure environments.
• Background in defence, aerospace or advanced engineering programmes.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies.