Engineering Delivery Manager
East Sussex
£80,000 + 12.5% bonus
Hybrid Working – 3-days on-site
We are partnering with a global defence and technology leader to recruit an Engineering Delivery Manager for high‑profile avionics computing programme based in East Sussex. This is a key role within a fast‑growing organisation that is experiencing significant success and long‑term demand across its portfolio.
In this position, you will take ownership of the engineering development and delivery for a complex, multi‑disciplinary programme deployed across a broad range of aircraft platforms. You will guide engineering activities across hardware, software, firmware and systems disciplines, ensuring technical excellence and on‑time delivery for critical defence customers.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Engineering Delivery Manager, Project Lead Engineer or similar role, leading multi‑discipline engineering teams spanning Systems, Hardware and Software.
- Strong track record of delivering technically complex engineering projects.
- Background in defence, aerospace or other complex engineering environments.
- Professional registration (Chartered Engineer) is desirable, but not essential. The organisation actively supports engineers working towards chartership.
- Experience or aptitude for line management. You will oversee a small team of engineers and support their development.
Why Join?
- A rare opportunity to join a market leader in the defence sector during a period of major growth and long‑term programme stability.
- Newly refurbished, state‑of‑the‑art offices offering a modern and collaborative working environment.
- A people‑focused, supportive culture with a strong sense of team identity and shared purpose.
- Excellent long‑term career prospects, with clear pathways for Engineering Delivery Managers to progress into senior leadership roles.
Benefits
- Highly competitive annual bonus structure
- 9-day fortnight and flexible working
- 6 x Life Assurance
- Heavily discounted Private Medical and Health Benefits
- 18% total pension contributions
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