Overview
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This project is with Leonardo, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. The role is within the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) sector of the Electronic Warfare Line of Business and will be assigned to the Mission Support Products Integrated Project Team (IPT).
The PEL is responsible for the day-to-day engineering management of projects assigned to them, reporting into the Project Engineering Manager (PEM). The PEL works with the Project Engineering Manager to keep the IPT informed of engineering status (progress, spend, risks, metrics) and supports internal and external engagements. The role also involves mentoring and developing the Engineering Team and will be split between contract delivery and business winning. The opportunity is based in the Luton office with hybrid working.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the Engineering aspects of the Project, ensuring technical quality, schedule and budget management.
* Manage cross-site, multi-disciplined engineering teams with clearly defined roles.
* Create positive working relationships with customers and partners to deliver project capability.
* Establish and maintain clear communication across the Engineering IPT, including with the IPT lead, Project Manager, and functional heads.
* Work closely with the Chief Engineer / Systems Design Authority to keep them informed on technical progress, risks and mitigations.
* Ensure the design solution meets end-user requirements, is reliable, well documented, and operates within its environment.
* Ensure the design is compatible with the business area route map.
* Control project configuration and change management to maximise design reuse.
* Support supplier management and Make or Buy decisions.
* Travel within the UK and potentially overseas to collaborate with Leonardo teams, customers, end users and industry partners.
What We Need From You
* Experience in engineering management and delivery of projects.
* Engineering or scientific degree qualification (or equivalent).
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear direction to team members.
* Ability to manage complex situations with sound judgement and balance conflicting challenges.
* Commercial and business awareness.
* Experience across the full project life cycle.
It Would Be Nice If You Had
* Experience in the military domain.
* Experience with Agile methodologies.
* DevOps-based tools experience.
* Experience in problem definition, requirements elicitation and defining software products.
* Development and certification of airborne equipment.
* New Product Introduction experience.
* Outsourcing of complex engineering work packages.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls may apply (National Security Vetting). This could include meeting eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
Leonardo is committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package supporting wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance.
* Time to Recharge: generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
* Secure your Future: pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your Wellbeing Matters: mental health support, financial advice, and diverse employee networks.
* Rewarding Performance: bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
* Never Stop Learning: 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Refer a friend: referral rewards.
* Tailored Perks: up to £500 annually on flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, lifestyle discounts, etc.).
* Flexible working: hybrid options; part-time opportunities may be possible.
Primary Location: GB - Luton
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Software Development
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