Programme Engineering Manager

Holt Executive; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an experienced Programme Engineering Manager to oversee complex flight simulator projects. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, experience in aerospace or simulation projects, and strong project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and various benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance

Flexible benefits including dental and gym membership

Wellbeing support

Subsidised restaurant

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical projects in aerospace or simulation.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles.
• Background in flight simulation or complex aerospace software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams in software development.
• Oversee delivery of software components for flight simulators.
• Implement technical governance frameworks for compliance.

Skills

Project management

Technical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Leading multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Programme Engineering Manager to take charge of complex work packages for next-generation flight simulators.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of flight simulation, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that advanced software-driven systems are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with aerospace standards.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have proven success managing technical projects, and are passionate about shaping the future of aerospace training, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams with a strong emphasis on software development, testing, and integration.
• Take full ownership of work packages, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee the delivery of software components for flight simulators, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and systems.
• Implement robust technical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with aerospace software standards.
• Drive risk management throughout the development lifecycle, mitigating issues before they impact delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align on requirements, milestones, and deliverables.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Work Package Owner, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Technical Lead within aerospace or simulation projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles, including development, verification, validation, and integration.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent project management, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Background in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace software systems is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of aerospace software standards is highly desirable.

Why Join?

• Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary, up to 10x available)
• Group income protection
• Flexible benefits including dental, healthcare cash plan, gym membership & cycle to work
• Wellbeing and mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV charging
• Excellent learning & development opportunities

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you're ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply now