Project Engineering Manager

NEC Software Solutions; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Project Engineering Manager to oversee complex radio projects for Blue Light customers. Ideal candidates should have experience in technical architecture and project management, along with excellent communication skills. Applicants must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and live within 1 hour of London. The role offers remote work options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Life assurance cover

Group Pension Plan

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain or preferably to currently hold SC level UK National Security Vetting.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Define technical architecture/solutions for MPS Managed Radio Service.
• Produce detailed Design and Costing schedules.
• Plan and project manage delivery of MPS radio related projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client facing skills

Project Management methodologies

Knowledge of Airwave

Knowledge of Tetra Radio Technology

Knowledge of Digital & Analogue Radio Systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join our team in London. The role involves acting as a design authority for radio projects for Blue Light customers while project managing all aspects of delivering on-time, within budget and to a high quality for the customer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Define technical architecture / solutions in support of MPS Managed Radio Service requirements.
• Produce detailed Design and Costing schedules and formal quotation proposals over the implementation of large and complex radio related projects.
• Plan, project manage and implement delivery of solutions to large and complex MPS radio related projects. This includes the provision of regular customer project management update reports (RAG status).
• Prioritise and deliver packages of work within agreed budget constraints, timescales and acceptable quality standards.
• Technically direct multi-disciplinary teams of up to 15 people.
• Mentor and develop the team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Independently lead customer radio related requirement discussions from both technical and operational perspectives.
• Develop new procedures and documentation over implementation of new MPS radio systems, solutions and services.
• Assess technical impacts of MPS change requests.
• Attend routine internal and customer facing meetings.
• Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts, implementing effective solutions.

Due to strict security clearance requirements for this position, we are only able to consider applicants who have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more.

Whilst employees can work remotely in this role, applicants must live within 1 hour of London in order to be able to get to the office to meet our customer SLA's.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain or preferably to currently hold SC level UK National Security Vetting
• Highly motivated and proactive
• Excellent communication, client facing and influencing skills
• Project Management methodologies
• Knowledge of Airwave and understanding of TEA2 code of practice
• Knowledge of Tetra Radio Technology (Infrastructure (TMO/DM0) Mobiles, Handhelds & Desktops)
• Knowledge of Digital & Analogue Radio Systems used by Blue Light Services

Additional Information

• We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
• Initial 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs

Other Information

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
• Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, emergency services, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.