Head of Engineering Projects - Strategic Leader (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering Projects to shape engineering strategy and lead a portfolio of complex, mission-critical programmes from concept through to production support. You will drive innovation, forge strong partnerships with customers and partners, and develop talent while maintaining safety, quality and schedule performance.

This role demands strategic leadership, hands-on delivery discipline, and the ability to balance cost, risk and technical excellence to

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-programme engineering groups.
• Proven ability to deliver complex, mission-critical programmes.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction across all programmes and lead engineering teams.
• Shape and direct planning, resourcing, prioritisation, execution and delivery with accountability for technical outcomes.
• Build a high-performing engineering organisation with mentoring and capability development.
• Champion adoption of cutting-edge technologies and modern methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines and stakeholders to forecast future requirements.
• Forge strong relationships with customers and partners to ensure aligned and seamless delivery.
• Apply lifecycle governance and ensure safety, security and quality compliance.
• Lead budgeting optimisations and proactive risk management across engineering practices.
• Support sector reviews and governance processes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering Projects to shape engineering strategy and lead a portfolio of complex, mission-critical programmes from concept through to production support. You will drive innovation, forge strong partnerships with customers and partners, and develop talent while maintaining safety, quality and schedule performance.

This role demands strategic leadership, hands-on delivery discipline, and the ability to balance cost, risk and technical excellence to