Engineering Project Manager

Sanderson Plc; Rochester; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Rochester invites applications for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering programmes within the Electronic Systems team. This full-time, on-site role is based in Rochester and runs for 12 months.

You will provide technical leadership, drive projects through the full lifecycle, manage schedules and budgets, and liaise with customers, stakeholders and suppliers. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, aerospace/defence sector exposure, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering projects involving electronic or real-time systems.
• Strong technical engineering background and aerospace/defence exposure.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to lead teams and own project delivery end-to-end.

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.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Engineering or related

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