Engineering Service Delivery Manager- Defence

Positiv Cohort Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking an Engineering Service Delivery Manager to lead support across maritime and aerospace programmes in the UK. You will ensure compliance with MOD standards while managing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating technical support activities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering and proven experience in the defence sector, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering service delivery within the defence sector.
• Strong understanding of Integrated Logistics Support and supportability engineering.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of engineering services across maritime and aerospace platforms.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate technical support activities including maintenance planning.

Skills

Engineering service delivery

Integrated Logistics Support

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

SC Clearance

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable and delivery-focused Engineering Service Delivery Manager to lead and coordinate engineering support across complex defence programmes in the Maritime and Aerospace domains. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of engineering services, integrating technical support, logistics, and stakeholder engagement across multiple platforms and disciplines.

The successful candidate will operate within a multi-disciplinary environment, managing service delivery across the full lifecyclefrom mobilisation through sustainmentwhile ensuring compliance with MOD standards and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of engineering services across maritime and aerospace platforms, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and customer expectations.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering teams, support functions, and customer stakeholders.
• Coordinate technical support activities including maintenance planning, obsolescence management, and through-life support.
• Ensure engineering services are delivered in accordance with MOD standards (e.g. DEF STAN 00-600, JSPs) and industry best practices.
• Lead service readiness reviews, supportability assessments, and performance reporting.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Support the integration of new capabilities into existing platforms, ensuring seamless transition and operational readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering support functions.
• Provide input into bids, proposals, and contract change activities related to service delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in engineering service delivery within the defence sector, ideally across both maritime and aerospace domains.
• Strong understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Through-Life Support (TLS), and supportability engineering.
• Familiarity with MOD frameworks including CADMID, DEF STANs, and JSP documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating across suppliers and internal functions.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with a focus on delivery and performance metrics.
• SC Clearance (or ability to obtain).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Experience with digital engineering tools and service management platforms.
• Knowledge of maritime and aerospace operational environments and constraints.