Engineering Project Manager

Outsource UK Limited; Rochester; 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. This on-site role runs for 12 months with a rate of £52.46 PAYE or £70.81 Umbrella per hour.

Responsibilities include delivering projects on time and within budget, providing technical direction, and coordinating with customers, suppliers and internal teams. A strong aerospace/defence background and degree (or equivalent) are required, with ~10 years

Qualifications

• 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.
• Aerospace or Defence industry background; around 10 years' engineering experience; progression from engineering to project management.

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

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Engineering background

Real-time/electronic systems

Security clearance willingness

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

HNC qualification

Job description

Engineering Project ManagerLocation: Rochester, BAE SystemsWorking Arrangements: Full time on siteDuration: 12 monthsHourly Rate: £52.46 PAYE or £70.81 UmbrellaBAE 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.