Project Engineering Manager

Copello have partnered with an established defence technology business in the recruitment of a Project Engineering Manager. This position will play a key role in the delivery of an innovative multiyear project.

This role will be based in Harlow and offers 1-2 days hybrid working. Candidates will ideally be eligible for SC Clearance for this particular position due to the nature of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of technical experts in engineering, overseeing the development and delivery of global sensor and weapon products and services for diverse customers worldwide.
• Generate and coordinate engineering development plans, ensuring execution aligns with the business’s standards and gating model, and meets the overall program needs from the early bidding phase to final delivery.
• Manage work packages for the team, including planning, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators, while collaborating closely with the Program Manager and the Integrated Program Team.
• Serve as the primary external technical contact for key internal and external customer organizations, providing regular status updates using established methods and metrics.
• Maintain close collaboration with the Design Authority to ensure the technical integrity of programs.
• Oversee risk and change management for all engineering deliverables, implementing effective planning, mitigation strategies, and monitoring to reduce risks or achieve closure.
• Ensure adherence to the program’s baseline schedule and budget, utilizing earned value management techniques.
• Manage both direct and indirect team members across disciplines, including resource planning, performance goal setting, recognition, and timesheet management.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience managing delivery of complex multi-disciplined development programmes.
• Experience in systems engineering and guidance of multidiscipline, through engineering development cycle.
• Clear understanding of financial management and impacts on programmes.
• Strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management.
• Competent delivering efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business needs.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team and the ability to advise programme teams and stakeholders.
• Broad based technical background with experience in systems design and integration.
• Knowledge of software development and delivery methodologies
• BSc / BEng. in Engineering, Science, or Aeronautical Engineering.

Desirable:

• Experience within UK/US International defence industry or similar adjacent industry