Systems / Project Engineering Manager – NATS (National Air Traffic Services)
Location: Aberdeen Airport, Scotland, United Kingdom
Contract: 6 months initial contract (mainly onsite), Inside IR35
Client: National Air Traffic Services (NATS)
Job Overview
This role combines a technical Systems Engineering background with Engineering management. It will contribute to the delivery of safety‑critical systems to the Oil & Gas sector by deploying NATS technology (likely comms or surveillance systems) into offshore environments.
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
* 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.
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