Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to provide senior leadership and oversee the development and delivery of innovative solutions. This permanent position demands a professional with extensive experience in engineering and technical management. Join a team that is redefining defence technology by managing systems that save lives and leading projects that transform the battlefield.
Key Responsibilities
- Own, lead and assure the execution of the agreed scope of engineering for delivery of projects varying in size and scale.
- Lead, define, delegate, and monitor engineering activities across multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Ensure a systematic approach across all disciplines in the project team, supporting Program Management in project planning and scheduling.
- Proactively engage with business stakeholders to ensure adherence to processes and tailored agreements.
- Continuously assess and manage resource and dependency needs, working with discipline leads on recruitment and resource strategy.
- Deliver project engineering artefacts to an agreed governance level, on budget and on schedule, while identifying and resolving overspend or schedule issues.
- Quickly and clearly address resource concerns or project constraints, managing proposed solutions effectively.
- Coordinate all engineering resources, providing day-to-day tasking and leading customer, supplier, and subcontractor interactions.
- Oversee changes, assessing impact, risks, benefits, and costs, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve agreements.
Job Requirements
- Deep understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, various development models, and engineering management.
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills with experience overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience in strategy, planning, and design of complex solutions, either standalone or integrated with other systems.
- Proficient in systems engineering techniques and capable of quantifying and capturing capability needs.
- Skill in identifying project growth opportunities and using lifecycle tools for management and configuration.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experienced in creating value-driven work breakdown structures and supporting external engagements, including travel.
- Hands‑on expertise in several areas such as Defence systems, sensors, communications, and encryption.
- Demonstrable experience delivering regulated solutions within the UK Defence/Aerospace industry.
Additional Role Requirements
- Able to travel within the UK
- Significant on-site presence to support classified work and maximise team contributions
- Valid driving licence
- Holding SC clearance and willing to obtain and maintain DV security clearance
Benefits
- Participation in the Annual Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover
- 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
- Pension Contribution
- 4 x Life Assurance Cover
- Flexible working hours with the opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing, and more
- Security Clearance Allowance subject to holding the required clearance
Desired Skills and Experience
- Engineering Management
- Systems Engineering
- Full lifecycle
- Project Delivery
- Work Package Management
- Technical Leadership
- New Product Development
- Systems of Systems
- Complex Products
- Defence
Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.
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