Engineering Project Manager

Sanderson PLC; Clapham Hill; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Rochester is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering programmes within the Electronic Systems team. The role is on-site with a 12-month duration and an emphasis on delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to cross-functional engineering teams, manage risks and stakeholder expectations, and drive continuous improvement across programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering projects in electronic or real-time systems.
• Strong technical engineering background with excellent communication.
• Aerospace or Defence industry background preferred.
• Around 10 years of engineering experience and progression to PM.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects through full lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, to standards.
• Liaise with customers, stakeholders, suppliers and support functions.
• Monitor schedules, costs and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering background

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

HNC qualification

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Location: Rochester, BAE Systems

Working Arrangements: Full time on site

Duration: 12 months

Hourly Rate: £52.46 PAYE or £70.81 Umbrella

BAE Systems are looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering programmes within the Electronic Systems team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects through the full project lifecycle.


• Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering teams.


• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards.


• Liaise with customers, stakeholders, suppliers and support functions.


• Monitor project schedules, costs and risks.


• Support and guide engineering teams to achieve project objectives.


• Drive continuous improvement and best practice.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience leading engineering projects involving electronic or real-time systems.


• Strong technical engineering background.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Ability to lead teams and take ownership of project delivery.


• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).


• HNC qualification as a minimum.


• Aerospace or Defence industry background.


• Around 10 years' engineering experience.


• Previous experience progressing from an engineering role into project management.

Please note: This role is subject to Security Clearance and Export Control requirements