Portfolio Delivery Lead - Hybrid Systems Engineering

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime opportunity

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA in Bristol is seeking a Portfolio Delivery Team Lead to oversee the MBDA Complex Weapons Portfolio engineering activities from concept to production and in‑service support.

The role blends technical understanding with broader business delivery, managing risks, dependencies and exploiting flexible hybrid working arrangements. Security clearance is required and MBDA promotes inclusive processes across teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an engineering discipline with understanding of product lifecycle for electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Ability to influence senior MOD and MBDA management when required.
• Flexible mindset to develop innovative solutions for design challenges.
• Ability to summarize complex problems and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio engineering activities for MBDA Complex Weapons Portfolio from concept to delivery and in-service support.
• Oversee technical risks, obsolescence and engineering commonality across programs.
• Develop and implement new ways of working, building on past successes to enable innovation.
• Ensure programme plans for dependencies exist and are tracked.
• Act as the point of contact between Functions, Equipment Teams, Centres of Excellence and Portfolio risks or issues.
• Ensure obsolescence solutions do not disrupt dependencies.

Skills

Engineering experience

Lifecycle knowledge

Electro-mechanical

Leadership ability

Job description

MBDA in Bristol is seeking a Portfolio Delivery Team Lead to oversee the MBDA Complex Weapons Portfolio engineering activities from concept to production and in‑service support.

The role blends technical understanding with broader business delivery, managing risks, dependencies and exploiting flexible hybrid working arrangements. Security clearance is required and MBDA promotes inclusive processes across teams.