Project Manager

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Flexible benefits

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Leonardo is recruiting a Project Manager to lead the Test Equipment delivery for Fire Control within the Airborne AESA Radar Sector. Based on site in Edinburgh, you will guide teams to deliver test capability for multiple customers, driving success during a period of growth.

You will bring a degree in business or engineering, strong project management experience and the ability to influence across levels. A proactive, organised leader with excellent communications will thrive in this hybrid role.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a business or engineering related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management experience delivering small to mid-sized projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and influence at all levels.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Organised, energetic and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Pro-active, can-do attitude with focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated Project Teams to deliver compliant projects on time, within cost and to customer requirements.
• Maximise value creation within commercial constraints.
• Communicate effectively to drive delivery across functional areas and stay on budget.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and initiate corrective action.
• Identify and manage project risks with contingency planning.
• Engage with teams and vendors, conduct reviews and make recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

SAP

PMP

Education

Degree in business or engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your impact

At Leonardo, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the Test Equipment delivery for the Fire Control business within Airborne AESA Radar Sector.

Job Description

Your impact

At Leonardo, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the Test Equipment delivery for the Fire Control business within Airborne AESA Radar Sector.

Based on site in Edinburgh you will lead and manage the delivery of test capability to a number of Integrated Project Teams, enabling the delivering of Fire Control Radars to several customers.

You will be joining the Airborne AESA Radar Sector at an extremely exciting time of investment and growth. As such, the successful applicant with be central to delivering the success of the Fire Control business.

What you will do as Project Manager for Fire Control Test Equipment

• You will lead the Integrated Project Teams in the successful delivery of a compliant project in line with the Customer, Contractual and Legislative requirements. Achieved through effective planning and management of team performance and project schedule and cost.
• In addition, this role will require a systematic approach to maximise value creation within the commercial constraints.
• You will ensure effective communications to proactively encourage project delivery across all functional business areas to achieve cost, quality and schedule within budget.
• You will proactively monitor project progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• You will identify and manage risks to the production project, including the development of contingency plan.
• You will engage with Integrated Project Teams, and vendors in line with level of accountability.
• You will conduct project reviews and make recommendations to appropriate business areas.

What You’ll Bring

You will typically be degree qualified in a business or engineering related discipline or an equivalent suitable level of work experience.

You will have Project Management experience in managing small to medium sized projects with multiple stakeholders.

Able to develop strong, trusting relationships at all levels within the business and externally and be able to influence effectively at all levels.

You will have strong leadership and motivational skills.

You will be enthusiastic and well organised.

You will have the ability to embrace and work to tight timescales/deadlines.

You will possess effective and flexible communication, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.

A pro-active approach with a "can do" attitude, striving for continuous improvement, effectiveness and efficiency.

And It Would Be Beneficial If You Have

A working knowledge of SAP

PMP qualification, (or working towards a PMP qualification)

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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 please visit: Security and Vetting | Leonardo UK

Why join us

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 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

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.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid