Engineering Programme Lead – NPI & Defence

Gold Group Limited; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Cutting-edge projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Gold Group Limited in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex engineering programmes from concept to completion. You will be the primary customer contact, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high quality while guiding production handover and in-service support.

The role requires a strong background in NPI/NPD, full lifecycle project delivery, and a degree in engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering full-lifecycle projects in engineering, manufacturing, or systems integration.
• Strong background in New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD).
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• APM qualified (or equivalent project management certification).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Commercially astute with a customer-centric approach.
• Familiarity with project management software and ERP systems (e.g., IFS).
• Experience in the Defence or Maritime sector is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business objectives.
• Monitor and control project performance (cost, schedule, risk), conducting regular reviews and driving corrective action where needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, tools, and resources to meet critical milestones.
• Provide clear leadership and communication across project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Prepare accurate bids, reports, and project updates, supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Inspire and motivate your team by setting direction, creating a shared vision, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Support the Programmes Director/Manager in broader departmental initiatives as needed.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Production

Manufacturing

APM

Prince2

Agile

NPD

Full lifecycle

Education

Engineering degree or related

Tools

ERP systems (IFS)

Job description

Gold Group Limited in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex engineering programmes from concept to completion. You will be the primary customer contact, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high quality while guiding production handover and in-service support.

The role requires a strong background in NPI/NPD, full lifecycle project delivery, and a degree in engineering or related field.