Job Description
Systems / Project Engineering Manager – NATS (National Air Traffic Services)
* Aberdeen Airport (mainly onsite)
* 6 months initial contract
* Inside IR35
Role details:
NATS (National Air Traffic Services) are recruiting for a Technical Engineering Manager to work on an initial 6 month contract from their site at Aberdeen Airport.
This role combines a technical Systems Engineering background with Engineering management and will contribute to the delivery of Safety critical systems to the Oil & Gas Sector.
The project involves deploying NATS technology (likely comms or surveillance systems) into offshore environments, so experience working with real-world integration and installation is important.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading the technical delivery of engineering work packages from definition through to deployment
* Applying systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing)
* Making sure solutions are joined-up, technically sound, and fit for use in a safety-critical environment
* Managing and guiding a multi-disciplinary team of engineers
* Acting as the main technical contact for stakeholders and suppliers
* Identifying and managing technical risks and integration challenges
* Ensuring the right level of engineering governance and safety assurance is in place
What we’re looking for:
* Strong background in systems engineering (not just project management)
* Experience working in a safety-critical environment such as Air Traffic Management, Defence, Rail or Oil & Gas / offshore
* Proven experience delivering complex systems involving both hardware and software
* Ability to own technical delivery, not just coordinate it
* Experience leading engineering teams and working with suppliers
* Comfortable working with ambiguity and making decisions
The kind of person that fits:
* Someone who understands how systems come together end-to-end
* Can challenge engineers and stakeholders from a technical standpoint
* Used to working in structured, regulated environments
* Practical and delivery-focused — able to balance time, cost and quality
* Confident communicator who can explain technical issues clearly
Qualifications / background:
* Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
* Strong, demonstrable experience in similar roles is more important than formal qualifications
This isn’t a pure Project Management role — we’re specifically looking for someone who comes from a systems engineering background and still leads from a technical position.