Lead Project Engineering Manager (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension plan

Mental health support

Online courses (Coursera/LinkedIn)

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Luton is seeking an Engineering Manager to own the strategy and delivery of a product line, aligning with the Sector Business Plan and the Product Maturity & Capability Roadmap.

You will lead cross-site engineering teams, manage cost and schedule, and maintain strong customer relationships to deliver project capability. Travel within the UK/overseas may be required; security screening applies.

Qualifications

• Clear concise engineering plans and roadmaps.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Proven ability to manage schedules and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
• Experience communicating across multiple sites and teams.
• 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-disciplined engineering teams with clearly defined roles.
• Build positive relationships with customers and partners to deliver project capability.
• Communicate progress and risks to IPT lead, Project Manager and Functional Heads.
• Coordinate with Systems Design Authority on technical progress and mitigations.
• Ensure design solutions meet end-user requirements and are properly documented.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Schedule control

Communication

Teamwork

Engineering lifecycle

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in Luton is seeking an Engineering Manager to own the strategy and delivery of a product line, aligning with the Sector Business Plan and the Product Maturity & Capability Roadmap.

You will lead cross-site engineering teams, manage cost and schedule, and maintain strong customer relationships to deliver project capability. Travel within the UK/overseas may be required; security screening applies.