Our client, a leader in the Maritime Defence sector, is currently seeking a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) to join their growing team.
My Client is expanding their engineering leadership team and have several exciting opportunities for Project Engineering Leads to join us. This pivotal role sits at the heart of their engineering delivery, working closely with the Project Manager and System Design Authority to ensure successful project execution.
As a Project Engineering Lead, you will oversee the delivery of engineering activities across time, cost, and quality targets, leading multi-disciplinary teams through defined scopes of work.
What We're Looking For:
I'm seeking professionals with experience in complex engineering projects and work package management. Ideal candidates will bring:
Strong communication skills to foster collaboration within teams and with key stakeholders
Proven experience leading engineering development projects-from requirements gathering to production
Familiarity with defence industry standards and practices
Engineering estimation expertise
The ability to develop and manage engineering plans, identifying dependencies, assumptions, risks, and opportunities
A good understanding of design gate processes, from bid to production readiness review
Knowledge of configuration and change management
A systems engineering background with an appreciation for electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines
Job Requirements:
Extensive experience in Change & Transformation, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
Solid background in Systems Engineering with a strong understanding of multidisciplinary integration
Experience in managing teams on complex engineering projects
Familiarity with engineering estimation and producing detailed engineering plans
Experience on defence projects
Understanding of configuration and change management principles
Excellent communication skills for building strong relationships with team members and stakeholders
Eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance
Benefits:
Optional 9 day fortnight
Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
Flexible working hours
1pm finish on Fridays
Annual bonus
Hybrid working where possible
Casual dress code
25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
Option to buy or sell holiday
Options for private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover via salary sacrifice
Reward hub offering discounts at over 200 online stores
4x annual salary life cover
Pension scheme starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee contributions
If you have a background in systems, electronics, electrical, software or mechanical engineering and are eager to lead complex defence projects, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team! Please contact me for further details