The opportunity:

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Product Manager, the Systems Design Authority, and the Programme Manager on both UK and international programs. You will also work in partnership with other lines of business across the globe!

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for delivering engineering activities on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards across the entire product portfolio. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that solutions meet requirements and are fit for purpose.

This senior position is ideal for someone with a strong engineering leadership / management background with extensive experience in work package management and engineering delivery. The ideal candidate will have:

• Delivered high-value, complex engineering projects in an Engineering Manager or Lead role
• Experience in product-based engineering
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams
• Strong skills in engineering estimation, with the ability to review, challenge, and defend estimates
• Experience in creating Work Breakdown Structures and defining delivery strategies
• Expertise in producing engineering plans with identified and communicated dependencies, assumptions, risks, and opportunities
• A solid understanding of the project design gates from bid to full-scale production readiness review, ideally within a defined Lifecycle Management process
• Ability to influence programs towards cost-efficient, compliant solutions
• Experience engaging with and presenting to senior management (e.g., Senior Leadership Team, CEO)
• Experience in coaching and mentoring teams.