Lead Engineer

Envisage Group Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Envisage Group Limited is seeking a Lead Engineer in Coventry, onsite, to deliver next-generation vehicle systems for defence programmes. You will own electro-mechanical architectures and ensure designs meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Join a collaborative engineering-led team, providing technical leadership across concept through qualification, with opportunities to support bids and engage with customers. Immediate start with fixed-term or day-rate engagements available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, automotive, or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical and/or mechanical system architecture.
• Fabrication, machining and composite manufacturing knowledge.
• Hands-on problem-solving with focus on quality and manufacturability.
• Experience with configuration management, change control, and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Take overall technical responsibility for assigned vehicle system projects.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Guide engineering solutions from concept through validation and qualification.
• Balance performance, manufacturability, reliability and long-term supportability.
• Manage engineering change, configuration control and systems integration activities.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation and qualification programmes.
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce and review high-quality engineering documentation and data packs.
• Work with Chief Engineers, Project Managers and Design teams.
• Support bids, proposals and technical submissions.
• Engage with customers during technical reviews and evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance across production and in-service support environments.

Skills

Electro-mechanical architecture

Configuration management

Change control

Systems engineering principles

3D CAD/CAE tools

Regulated/defence environments

Bid support / proposals

Hands-on problem solving

Defence/aerospace/vehicle sectors

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

3D CAD

CAE

Job description

Coventry, UK (Onsite)

Salary + Benefits

• £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (Fixed-Term Contract) or
• £350 – £375 per day (Ltd Company Contractor – Outside IR35)

Shift Pattern / Working Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:35
• Friday: 08:00 – 15:10

Must hold active UK Security Clearance

An established engineering organisation operating within the defence vehicle sector is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to support a period of sustained programme growth.

This role focuses on delivering next-generation vehicle systems for global defence programmes and future mobility developments.

You will take technical ownership of complex electro-mechanical systems, ensuring solutions meet demanding customer, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Working within a collaborative, engineering-led environment, you will contribute directly to programmes that deliver advanced protection and mobility capabilities.

Both fixed-term and day-rate engagement options are available for an immediate start.

Technical Leadership & Ownership

• Take overall technical responsibility for assigned vehicle system projects
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
• Guide engineering solutions from concept through validation and qualification
• Balance performance, manufacturability, reliability, and long-term supportability

Engineering Delivery & Governance

• Manage engineering change, configuration control, and systems integration activities
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and qualification programmes
• Drive robust root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce and review high-quality engineering documentation and data packs

Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration

• Work closely with Chief Engineers, Project Managers, and Design teams
• Support bid activity, proposals, and technical submissions
• Engage with customers during technical reviews and evaluations
• Provide technical guidance across production and in-service support environments

The Person

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or related discipline
• Experience within defence, aerospace, automotive, or comparable engineering sectors
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical and/or mechanical system architecture
• Knowledge of fabrication, machining, and composite manufacturing processes
• Practical, hands-on problem-solving approach with a focus on quality and manufacturability
• Experience with configuration management, change control, and systems engineering principles
• Familiarity with 3D CAD, CAE, or simulation tools
• Understanding of regulated or defence-related programme environments
• Experience supporting bids, proposals, or complex engineering programme delivery
• Must hold active UK Security Clearance

This is a fantastic opportunity to take technical ownership within a highly engineered and mission‑critical environment. If you are a technically credible leader who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering real‑world impact, we would welcome your application.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for your skills and experience, we would welcome your application.