Head of Engineering Projects (Solutions, Service & Support)
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About the role
As an engineering leader, you will thrive on bringing bold ideas to life through outstanding execution, placing exceptional customer delivery at the heart of everything you do, and fostering innovation and a culture of high performance within your team. You will lead engineering activities across a wide range of Leonardo products and services within the Customer Support and Service Solution (CS3) Line of Business, supporting critical technologies and systems on Air, Land and Sea platforms across the UK and overseas.
Responsibilities
* Planning and delivering complex, integrated operational support projects—maintaining customer service levels while ensuring delivery on time, to budget, and to required quality standards.
* Identifying engineering opportunities for strategic growth in support services across Leonardo’s product portfolio, building on strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions that deliver value for both the customer and the business.
* Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team across the UK, fostering a supportive, accountable, and learning culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.
* Ensuring consistent governance and compliance across support solutions within your portfolio, in alignment with internal and external standards and legislation.
* Monitoring and reporting on engineering activities at both sector and functional levels—including performance metrics, risks and opportunities, and resource planning and management.
* Collaborating with the wider engineering team to design and implement a continuous improvement strategy that enhances process effectiveness and develops the capability of our people.
Sector Management Role
* Providing counsel to other Sector leads based on own expertise.
* Developing and promoting Sector-led initiatives within Leonardo as well as with business partners and strategic customers.
* Acting as a Sector business champion to maximise profitability and growth.
Qualifications
* Proven ability to inspire teams and achieve exceptional results that contribute to business success.
* Experience in leading change with an inclusive and collaborative approach.
* Strong influencing skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across projects, business areas, and the wider Leonardo organisation.
* The confidence and empathy to respectfully challenge established ways of working and implement improvements that enhance performance and customer satisfaction.
* A customer-focused mindset that balances customer priorities with business needs to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
* A values-led approach to leadership that fosters a culture of high performance, integrity, and accountability.
* A passion for driving efficiency and delivering innovative solutions in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Benefits
* Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
* Rewarding Performance: Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
* Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Refer a Friend: Financial reward through our referral programme.
* Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible working: Hybrid hours with options for part‑time arrangements.
Other Information
Primary Location: GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations: GB – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane, GB – Southampton, GB – Yeovil – Lysander Rd
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Security Clearance: This role requires pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and National Security Vetting (NSV). Eligibility for The Security Check (SC) is required. For more information, visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting.
Hybrid role requiring regular UK travel and occasional international travel.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
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