Systems Engineering Manager- Maidenhead (on-site)- Full time, Perm,
SC Clearance eligibility required
We’re seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering complex, high-impact technical projects. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive engineering excellence across the full project lifecycle—ensuring delivery meets cost, schedule, and quality expectations.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of engineering delivery across one or more projects, coordinating teams and ensuring a structured, robust systems engineering approach is applied throughout. Acting as a key interface between technical teams, stakeholders, and customers, you’ll play a critical role in shaping successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage engineering delivery across multiple projects
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and allocate work packages effectively
- Ensure adherence to a structured systems engineering lifecycle
- Own engineering scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
- Oversee delivery of engineering artefacts to required quality and governance standards
- Identify, assess, and manage technical and delivery risks
- Support project planning, resourcing, and performance reporting
- Manage change, dependencies, and delivery priorities
- Act as the primary engineering point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
- Strong background in systems engineering across the full lifecycle
- Proven experience leading engineering teams (ideally 10+ people)
- Track record delivering complex, regulated, or safety-critical systems
- Solid understanding of project planning, estimation, and governance
- Confident engaging with customers, stakeholders, and suppliers
- Ability to balance technical oversight with delivery leadership
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to lead impactful, complex engineering programmes
- Work with highly skilled, multi-disciplinary teams
- Clear scope for professional growth and leadership development
For further information and to apply please call Tor on 07341347640/ email victoria@copello.co.uk