SC-Cleared FPGA & C++ Engineering Manager

Stott and May; Guildford; On-site; GBP 110,700 - 119,925; Full time

Job summary

Stott and May is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead delivery of complex software and hardware projects within a secure, high-profile programme in a Gloucestershire location. The role requires leadership across Software and FPGA teams, ensuring projects meet time, scope and quality targets, with an emphasis on technical credibility rather than hands-on coding.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, align activities with governance, and drive collaboration to deliver innovative technical

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Strong background managing software and hardware programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering products through full engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex engineering projects across a portfolio of programmes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Software and FPGA Engineers.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Oversee planning, resource allocation and delivery priorities.
• Manage risks, dependencies and technical issues, escalating as needed.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers and stakeholders to ensure success.
• Mentor a small team and provide leadership across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Team coaching

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Tools

C++

FPGA development environments

Job description

Stott and May is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead delivery of complex software and hardware projects within a secure, high-profile programme in a Gloucestershire location. The role requires leadership across Software and FPGA teams, ensuring projects meet time, scope and quality targets, with an emphasis on technical credibility rather than hands-on coding.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, align activities with governance, and drive collaboration to deliver innovative technical