Role: EngineeringProgramme Manager Location: Yeovilonsite,somehybridwork possible RoleType: 6months- initially Salary: Upto£80anhour,dependingon experience Overview: OurgloballyrenownedaerospaceclientdeliverskeydefenceprogrammessuchastheE-7AirborneEarly Warning and Control, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, and through-life sustainment for the Chinook and Apache fleets. Operating at the forefront of the defence sector, our client provides an innovative, fast-paced environment that values collaboration, creativity, and quality. The organisation promotes flexible working, a strong work-life balance, and continuous learning through initiatives such as their Learning Together programme, supporting both professional and personal development. Role Summary: Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader with a strong background in Aerospace Engineeringandprogrammemanagementtodrivethedevelopmentandcontinualimprovementofits Engineering Management System (EMS). The EMS underpins the delivery of safe, compliant, and technically robust engineering solutions across multiple domains and regulatory frameworks. This senior-level position, reporting to the Head of Safety, Airworthiness and Speciality Engineering, combines technical expertise with leadership, governance, and process management responsibilities. The role may be undertaken full-time or part-time and will involve some UK and international travel. Key Responsibilities: Leadership&Strategy: Developandexecutestrategiestoensureeffectivetechnicalcompliance and governance across all the clients engineering activities. Manage project plans, schedules, baselines, and deliverables related to the EMS. Governance & Process Development: Lead the implementation of a unified engineering governanceframeworkandcoordinatethedevelopmentofengineeringprocesses,manuals, and tools. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver coherent,practicalsolutionsalignedwithbothclientsenterprisestandardsandUK-specific requirements. Training&Development: Identifyandaddressskillsgapsbyworkingwithdepartmentheadsto ensure effective training programmes. PerformanceManagement: Establishandmaintainkeyengineeringmetricsforperformance monitoring, continuous improvement, and risk management. Collaboration: Buildstrongworkingrelationshipsacrossquality,safety,andengineeringteams to ensure integrated and compliant operations. EssentialSkillsand Experience: Provenabilitytoleadcomplexengineeringprojects,coordinatemultidisciplinaryteams,and manage performance through measurable metrics. Stronginterpersonal,communication,andstakeholdermanagementskills,withtheabilityto influence effectively across a large organisation. Demonstratedexperienceinsystemsengineering,includingrequirementsmanagement, integration, verification, validation, and change control. Experienceindrivingcontinuousimprovementandanunderstandingofqualityassurance principles. ProficiencyinITsystemsandtools,withtheabilitytoworkcollaborativelyacrossgeographically dispersed teams. Desirable Qualifications: DegreeorequivalentqualificationinEngineering,SystemsEngineering,orarelated discipline. Professionalregistrationorworkingtowardsregistrationwithanengineering institution. Aproactive,solutions-focusedmindsetwiththeabilitytoadapttoafast-paced environment. Note: Sadly,sponsorshipcannotbe provided.