Project Engineering Manager

Our client, a leading player in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join their team in Glenrothes and/or Livingston on a contract basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes within the Advanced Products Engineering team.Key Responsibilities:Providing engineering leadership for a small, multi-located and hybrid team through the design, development, and introduction to production of several Control Actuator systems test system projects.Generating and coordinating engineering development plans, ensuring execution against Defence standards and aligning with the overall programme''s needs from the early bid phase through to final delivery.Managing work packages for the team and reporting key performance indicators, while working collaboratively with the rest of the Integrated Programme Team.Ensuring technical integrity of programmes through close liaison with the Test Development team leader and Project Design Authority.Managing risk and change for all engineering deliverables, including planning, mitigation, and monitoring.Adhering to the programme baseline schedule and budget using ''earned value'' techniques.Potential line management of engineering teams as the team and projects grow.Job Requirements:Extensive experience in engineering project management and guiding multidiscipline, high-performance teams.Full understanding of product development lifecycles and lifecycle ..... full job details .....