Combat Systems Engineering Manager

Combat Systems Engineering Manager - 12 month contract - New Malden, Greater London - 81.90 ph UMB or 60.63 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The RoleWork with the SMCS IPTL, SMCS EMs, SMCS SDA, SMCS Support Manager and SMCS Software Manager to ensure that all development and post-delivery service programmes for the systems within scope are delivered to time, scope, quality and budget. Work with product engineering teams to deliver all aspects of the development and support requirements.Work with the SMCS EMs to ensure that the development and execution of team resource plans including forward load forecasting, recruitment and reassignment of engineers include the requirements all development and in-service programmes. Role Responsibilities:Not limited to To oversee and review the forecasted required engineering resources through the allocated tool sets across all SMCS IPT programmes.In conjunction with the SMCS EMs and PMs, support the provision of resource solutions for each Programme, balancing priorities as required whilst ensuring staff are appropriately loaded.Support the SMCS EMs and TLs with recruitment where required.Responsible for Engineering estimates (as directed by the SMCS Portfolio Engineering Manager):Work with the SMCS EMs and TLs and the respective Development Teams to derive/review estimates and agree these with the Project Manager, taking responsibility for the approved estimates.Bring your experience to own and constantly improve the estimating activity. Ensure ..... full job details .....