The Role
As a LTT (Long Test Track) Capability Lead, you’ll provide the overall technical, people (delivery) and facility management of the LTT Capability, ultimately responsible for the consistent technical delivery of customer trials.
Day-to-day, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of customer trials alongside the Project Manager with critical responsibilities through Business Development Activities, Technical / Trial Design, Safe System of Work reviews, delivery of the trial and reporting. This role is responsible for the successful and safe technical delivery of the work requiring management of a multidisciplinary team.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Undertake the role of Capability Lead for the people (Delivery Management), equipment, facility and processes that jointly provide the LTT service
2. Manage the technical contribution to Business Winning activities through the assessment and confirmation of capability suitability for customer requirements
3. Required to effectively brief up 2-star MOD and QinetiQ Managing Director level on all matters related to the LTT capability
4. Managing the LTT delivery team and the LTT schedule to ensure projects and trials are planned, managed and approved
5. Be responsible for developing, revising and maintaining a Propulsion System procurement strategy
Essential experience of the LTT Capability Lead:
6. Experience in the design and conduct of Trials
7. Understanding of OME Trials in general, ideally with direct knowledge of Test Track trials
8. Management of multi-disciplinary teams with complex stakeholder arrangements
9. Ability to confidently present technical information to senior audiences
10. Customer relationship management including business development activities and Supplier management
11. Sound understanding of mechanical design and modelling techniques
Essential qualifications for the LTT Capability Lead:
12. Degree level educated in engineering and/or relevant scientific subject
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Pendine site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
Pendine
The QinetiQ Pendine facility, located on the coast of South Wales, is renowned for its extensive capabilities in testing and evaluating defence systems, particularly in the fields of weapons and vehicle performance. Pendine plays a critical role in the UK’s defence landscape providing essential services that contribute to the development and assurance of military hardware.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
15. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
16. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
17. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
18. Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
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