Project Leader

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Flexible benefits

Annual leave/ flexi-days

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Project Leader in Edinburgh to support project management for the design and development of Test Equipment for the ECRS Mk2 programme. You will report to the Test Equipment Lead Project Manager and back the management team to achieve key programme objectives.

Key focus areas include coordinating across Engineering, QA, Planning, Finance, Operations, Procurement and Commercial, and driving cost control, risk management and continuous improvement within a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality Assurance, Planning, Finance, Operations, Procurement and Commercial.
• Proficient in Work Package scheduling and status reporting using MS Project and P6/SAP tools.
• Experience managing project cost, risk and change within established deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate objectives across multiple internal functions to deliver project milestones.
• Manage and track Work Package schedules using MS Project and P6/SAP.
• Monitor costs and implement corrective actions for deviations from plan.
• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct project reviews and recommend actions to business areas.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across project activities.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

MS Project

P6

SAP scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

lifecycle management

Communication

Tools

MS Project

P6

SAP

Job description

Your Impact:

At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the worlds most advanced defence and security systems.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a Project Leader to assist with the project management for the design and development of the Test Equipment required to support the ECRS Mk2 programme. The role will report to the Test Equipment Lead Project Manager and support the management team with delivering the key programme objectives.

Required

• Reporting to the Lead Project Manager, the role will support the incumbent Project Management team with coordination of project objectives across several internal functions including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Planning, Finance, Operations, Procurement and Commercial.
• Close management of Work Package schedules within both Microsoft Project and the company’s P6 / SAP schedule management tools.
• Close liaison with the Planning Function ensuring work package status constantly reflects current position.
• Support to Project Engineering Leads with Work Package Management
• Monitoring and Control of all activities and costs, defining and implementing corrective actions required to tackle any deviations from the planned activities / budget.
• Identification and management of internal and external dependencies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintenance of Project Risk and Opportunity through the project lifecycle.
• You will conduct project reviews and make recommendations to appropriate business areas.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across all project activities.

What You'll Bring

• Exposure to all phases of the project execution life cycle.
• Experience interfacing with small to medium size Engineering teams through the transition from Development into a Production environment.
• Experience within engineering, planning, procurement and/or finance functions would be advantageous.
• An awareness of supporting functions such as Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Configuration Control would be advantageous.
• Exposure and experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work package management and cost control.
• Ensure effective implementation of the company's Lifecycle Management process.
• Work closely with the Project and Engineering Management team to make and facilitate robust decision making within the project
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What Else Would Help

• Experience with using Teamcenter Unified
• Experience with using Microsoft Project / P6 / SAP scheduling tools
• The ability to keep track and manage a diverse set of activities with many interactions and dependencies.

Salary and Benefits

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance

Life at Leonardo: At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Location and Working Arrangements

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid