Engineering Manager (New Malden)

Morson Edge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Manager for a 12-month contract in New Malden. The role requires substantial experience managing software-intensive systems and leading cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering resource planning, producing engineering estimates, and maintaining management plans for various projects. The position requires availability on-site for 2 or 3 days a week and is subject to SC Clearance. Competitive rates apply.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing software-intensive, real-time systems.
• Ability to operate at engineering management level in complex projects.
• Experience working under challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering resource planning across all SMCS IPT programmes.
• Derive and review engineering estimates with Project Management.
• Support recruitment and resource solutions for engineering teams.
• Maintain programme-specific engineering management plans.

Skills

Managing software-intensive systems

C++

C#

Project management techniques

Risk management

Job description

Location : KT3 4LH, New Malden, London, South East, UK

Engineering Manager - SMCS 12-month Contract

Rate : £60.63 ph PAYE (£69.45 ph Inclusive of holiday pay) or £81.90 ph Umbrella Inside IR35

Location : New Malden, 2 or 3 days on site per week

SC Clearance required

Role Overview & Responsibilities Work with the SMCS IPTL, SMCS EMs, SMCS SDA, SMCS Support Manager and SMCS Software Manager to ensure that all development and post-delivery service programmes for the systems within scope are delivered to time, scope, quality and budget. Work with product engineering teams to deliver all aspects of the development and support requirements. Work with the SMCS EMs to ensure that the development & execution of team resource plans including forward load forecasting, recruitment & reassignment of engineers include the requirements all development and in-service programmes. As directed by the SMCS Portfolio Engineering Manager, the SMCS - Engineering Manager has the responsibility for producing SMCS engineering estimates (and associated artefacts) for external bids. As directed by the SMCS Portfolio Engineering Manager, the SMCS - Engineering Manager has the responsibility for reviewing, maintaining and improving SMCS engineering process. Major Tasks and Activities Team Resourcing

To oversee and review the forecasted required engineering resources through the allocated tool sets across all SMCS IPT programmes. In conjunction with the SMCS EMs and PMs, support the provision of resource solutions for each Programme, balancing priorities as required whilst ensuring staff are appropriately loaded. Support the SMCS EMs and TLs with recruitment where required. Responsible for Engineering estimates (as directed by the SMCS Portfolio Engineering Manager) :

Work with the SMCS EMs and TLs and the respective Development Teams to derive / review estimates and agree these with the Project Manager, taking responsibility for the approved estimates. Bring your experience to own and constantly improve the estimating activity. Ensure appropriate metrics are recorded and used for current and future improvements. Responsible for collation of all engineering metrics

To ensure appropriate engineering metrics are collated by the engineering teams, reporting criteria as agreed with the Project Manager or as required by business processes. Support SMCS EMs and SMCS TLs in updating engineering process

Maintenance of generic SMCS IPT Engineering management plan and other generic management plans e.g. Acceptance Management Plan, Support & Logistics Management plan, Configuration management plan. Maintenance of programme specific Software Management Plans and the generic Software Applications Lifecycle document. Liaison with other team members as necessary for the maintenance of all other engineering processes & plans required for the successful completion of the programmes. To continually look for improvements and greater efficiency in working practices, and to raise these with the appropriate Manager. Deliverables

Engineering estimates, as directed by the SMCS Portfolio Engineering Manager. Up to date Project Plans, Lifecycle documents, Processes and Procedures, as directed by the SMCS Portfolio Engineering Manager. Fully populated engineering resource plan (showing all programmes adequately resourced, with all staff appropriately loaded). Via support to other SMCS EMs and SMCS TLs : All requisite inputs to formal Design Reviews. Team plans, strategies and guidance material to ensure efficient & effective support engineering activity. Input to management monthly reporting packs, providing summary information on all SMCS Software Programmes (Budgets, Actuals, ETC, %Complete). High level schedules (to provide timescale progress to all stakeholders).

Key Skillset Essential Substantial experience of managing software-intensive, complex real-time systems (including Operating Systems, middleware, application level), Languages used in project Ada, C++, C#. Ability to operate in a large, complex project at engineering management level in a multi-disciplinary, potentially matrix management environment. Knowledge and experience in use of Combat System Equipment design processes and systems to LCM guidelines. Experience of interacting with engineers across multiple disciplines e.g. Hardware, Software, Systems, Safety and Security. Desirable Knowledge of Engineering and Project Management techniques (e.g. EV, Risk management etc.). Doors Requirements management. Experience of delivering systems, working to challenging deadlines and working in a pressurised environment. TPBN1_UKTJ