Lead Defence Engineering Projects Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: up to 12 flexi-days/

Pension up to 15% employer

Mental health support

4,000+ online courses (Coursera/Linked

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking talented Project Engineering Managers (PEMs) to lead high-performing teams on Defence solutions. You will join a permanent IPT, partner with the Chief Engineer and Senior Engineering Manager, and develop strategic engineering plans for product lines.

The role offers hybrid working within the UK and potential overseas travel. The PEM will own and execute the strategy to meet the Sector Business Plan, drive technical innovation, and ensure delivery of robust, fully

Qualifications

• Engineering leadership and delivery of complex product lines.
• Strong stakeholder communication across multi-site teams.
• Excellent schedule and budget control.
• Experience with risk management and change control.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering aspects of the project, ensuring technical quality, schedule and budget.
• Manage cross-site, multi-disciplinary engineering teams with clear roles.
• Collaborate with customers and partners to deliver project capability.
• Communicate progress and risks to IPT lead, PM and functional heads.
• Ensure design solutions meet end-user requirements, are reliable and well documented.
• Support Make/Buy decisions and supplier management.

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking talented Project Engineering Managers (PEMs) to lead high-performing teams on Defence solutions. You will join a permanent IPT, partner with the Chief Engineer and Senior Engineering Manager, and develop strategic engineering plans for product lines.

The role offers hybrid working within the UK and potential overseas travel. The PEM will own and execute the strategy to meet the Sector Business Plan, drive technical innovation, and ensure delivery of robust, fully