Engineering Delivery Manager (Electronics Hardware)

Overview

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Design Manager to work with our client, hybrid attendance at Crawley. In this role the successful candidate will be managing engineering delivery teams working on aerospace surveillance products. We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with broad expertise; however, of particular interest would be candidates with aerospace or military experience. This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue-chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

Oversee engineering delivery, ensuring projects remain on track and within budget

Manage full V-lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices

Develop and maintain engineering plans, tracking progress and milestones

Identify and mitigate project risks, minimising impact on delivery

Solve problems proactively as they arise

Seek opportunities for project efficiency and improvement

Manage projects predominantly sitting in the Hardware domain

Strong communication skills to work across boundaries and maintain stakeholder engagement

Ability to remain level-headed under pressure, ensuring smooth project execution

Qualifications

Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline. A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu

Essential Skills

Strong understanding of the V-lifecycle

Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects across multiple domains

Expertise in tracking project progress, managing risks, and maintaining budgets

Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Ability to problem-solve and proactively seek project improvements

Experience

Proven experience in engineering delivery management

10 years post graduate relevant work experience

Aerospace experience but candidates with Military or other adjacencies experience may suit this role

Able to work across the full Engineering Development Lifecycle

What Do I Need Before I Apply

UK sole National

BPSS Cleared

Able to obtain SC

Willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at Crawley

BenefitsFor Staff we offer:

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges

We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects

ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible

Communicating and promoting vacancies

Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job

Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required

Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

IT Services and IT Consulting

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