Project Engineering Manager

603060
  • £550 - £600 per day
  • Aberdeen, Scotland
  • Contract


NATS are currently seeking a Project Engineering Manager to oversee complex technical deliveries in Aberdeen. This role focuses on the high-profile management of projects within the Air Traffic Management domain, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as virtualised platforms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the technical delivery of high-profile or multiple complex work packages, ensuring alignment and resource management
  • Apply systems engineering principles to define, plan, and deliver project activities
  • Act as the technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure the quality and alignment of project outputs
  • Manage and execute the scope of work, defining activities across projects
  • Provide assurance of the content of plans and work packages to stakeholders
  • Proactively manage technical delivery risks and identify solutions
  • Oversee task management and direction to a team of engineers and subject matter experts

Job Requirements:

  • Professional engineering qualification in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a relevant field
  • Significant experience in systems engineering or technical project delivery in safety-critical environments
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously
  • Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and third-party suppliers
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to translate complex engineering issues into plain English
  • Track record of proactive problem-solving and decision-making


If you are an experienced Project Engineering Manager looking to further your career in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you.

Rory Wood Defence Fulfilment Team Leader

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