Engineering Delivery Manager

602016
  • £68000 - £80000 per annum + Bonus,9-day fortnight, 6 x LA
  • East Sussex, England
  • Permanent

Engineering Delivery Manager

East Sussex
Circa £80,000 + benefits

Hybrid Working - 3-days on-site

We are partnering with a global defence and technology leader to recruit an Engineering Delivery Manager for high‑profile avionics computing programme based in East Sussex. This is a key role within a fast‑growing organisation that is experiencing significant success and long‑term demand across its portfolio.

In this position, you will take ownership of the engineering development and delivery for a complex, multi‑disciplinary programme deployed across a broad range of aircraft platforms. You will guide engineering activities across hardware, software, firmware and systems disciplines, ensuring technical excellence and on‑time delivery for critical defence customers.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Delivery Manager, Project Lead Engineer or similar role, leading multi‑discipline engineering teams spanning Systems, Hardware and Software.
  • Strong track record of delivering technically complex engineering projects.
  • Background in defence, aerospace or other complex engineering environments.
  • Professional registration (Chartered Engineer) is desirable, but not essential. The organisation actively supports engineers working towards chartership.
  • Experience or aptitude for line management. You will oversee a small team of engineers and support their development.

Why Join?

  • A rare opportunity to join a market leader in the defence sector during a period of major growth and long‑term programme stability.
  • Newly refurbished, state‑of‑the‑art offices offering a modern and collaborative working environment.
  • A people‑focused, supportive culture with a strong sense of team identity and shared purpose.
  • Excellent long‑term career prospects, with clear pathways for Engineering Delivery Managers to progress into senior leadership roles.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive annual bonus structure
  • 9-day fortnight and flexible working
  • 6 x Life Assurance
  • Heavily discounted Private Medical and Health Benefits
  • 18% total pension contributions

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