Senior Project Engineering Lead – Hybrid

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policy

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Referral programme

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Leonardo in Basildon seeks a Project Engineering Lead to manage multi-disciplined engineering teams across diverse projects. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a background in engineering lifecycles. You will be responsible for generating engineering plans, managing risks, and coordinating bids. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in an engineering-related subject and experience in leading teams.

The position includes generous benefits, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level in an engineering-related subject (essential).
• Previous experience of managing and/or leading multi-disciplined engineering teams (essential).
• Strong understanding and proven track record of engineering lifecycles and processes (essential).
• Experience of collaborating with external partners on development activities (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-disciplined engineering team across multiple projects.
• Generate clear and relevant engineering plans and identify risks.
• Prepare and communicate monthly engineering status reports.
• Coordinate engineering input into bids as part of the business winning process.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Engineering Lifecycle Understanding

Education

Degree in Engineering-related Subject

Tools

Hardware Electronics Development

Firmware Development

Mechanical Products Development

Job description

Leonardo in Basildon seeks a Project Engineering Lead to manage multi-disciplined engineering teams across diverse projects. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a background in engineering lifecycles. You will be responsible for generating engineering plans, managing risks, and coordinating bids. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in an engineering-related subject and experience in leading teams.

The position includes generous benefits, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth.