Engineering Delivery Manager
Position at Thales UK; you will manage the delivery of Thales sonar programmes, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensuring programme objectives are met.
Base location: Cheadle / Templecombe, UK. Hybrid work model: 3 days per week in office, remaining days remote. 15% travel within UK required.
Key responsibilities:
* Deliver on one or more sonar programmes, owning schedule, cost and quality performance.
* Provide principle engineering leadership and decision authority to the programme or bid.
* Direct and manage engineering teams, supporting staff development.
* Ensure application of engineering processes, company policy and regulatory/international standards.
* Advise on programme strategy, risk and governance.
Required qualifications and experience:
* Extensive experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence sector.
* Previous leadership of multidisciplinary teams or roles in a technical team lead capacity.
* Strong analytical, decision‑making and communication skills.
* Deep appreciation of safety and safety assurance within engineering.
* Eligibility to obtain UK SC Level Security Clearance without restrictions and UK national.
Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment history up to 3 years. Full security clearance may be required.
Benefits & flexibility: Equality, diversity and inclusion are core principles. Flexible working arrangements (part‑time, home working, flexible hours) support work‑life balance.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. If you need reasonable adjustments due to disability, please contact the Recruitment team.
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