Project Lead Engineer

Usedtrucksfrsaleusa.com; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an SC-cleared Project Lead Engineer for a hybrid contract role in Bristol. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead engineering teams in delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems for Defence Digital projects. You will be responsible for developing necessary standards and governance while collaborating with external suppliers. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, and systems engineering, along with a solid understanding of defence-specific standards. If you are ready to take on a challenging role that impacts public sector IT projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• SC clearance required for this role.
• Experience in Defence Digital projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the chief engineer in establishing standards for the programme.
• Lead engineering teams in delivering mission-critical systems.

Skills

Cloud Architectures

Cybersecurity

Software Development Methodologies

Systems Engineering

Leadership in Engineering Teams

Knowledge of Defence Standards

Data Analytics

API Integration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MongoDB

VMware

KAFKA

Systematic Applications

Job description

Project Lead Engineer
Bristol (Hybrid)
£500- £525/ day Outside IR35
3-6 months rolling Contract

We are seeking an SC-cleared Project Lead Engineer for a hybrid, contract role. The position requires occasional visits to both the Andover and Bristol sites, approximately 1-2 days per week, starting asap, ideally in February 2025.

A chance to work with a leading digital transformation business delivering large-scale, long-term IT projects for the public sector.

Key experience and tasks will include:

1. Support the programme chief engineer in developing and establishing the necessary standards and governance for the programme.
2. Provide engineering leadership and oversight across the engineering disciplines delivered by an external supplier.
3. Proficient in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, system integration, and engineering tools for Defence Digital projects.
4. Lead engineering teams in Defence or similar environments, delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure settings.
5. Familiar with defence-specific standards (e.g., DEF STAN, MIL-STD, NATO) and deployed Defence technologies, including secure communications, data analytics, and mission-critical applications.
6. Expertise in systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, testing, and both on-premise and deployable technologies.
7. Knowledge of ISR/ISTAR capabilities, integrated sensor architecture (ISA), MongoDB, VMware, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications.