Project Engineering Manager
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Luton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 27 Jul 2018
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Project Engineering Lead/Manager
A Project Engineering Manager is required to work on a permanent basis for our Defence client based in Luton.
Overview of the Project Engineering Lead/Manager role
A Project Engineering Lead (PEL) is required to join a growing engineering team within (MAP) which operates as a prime contractor on complex airborne sensor system programmes. This lead role will be primarily focused on engineering development and delivery of an exciting new Technology Demonstrator Programme, providing management, technical direction and leadership in conjunction with the Chief Engineer.
Key Responsibility Areas of the Project Engineering Lead/Manager role
To promote an IPT approach during customer engagement and facilitate compliant cost effective solutions by working effectively with all external stakeholders; Customer, End Users, partners and subcontractors alongside the needs of the internal stakeholders: other Leonardo Lines of Business, Marketing & Sales, Capability and Engineering.
The PEL will be responsible for the Engineering schedule, budget and engineering milestone adherence. The PEL will work closely with the Chief Engineer and Customer/End User to agree the technical solution and manage Customer expectations. The PEL will also be responsible for creating and owning the Engineering Management Plan and ensuring that the engineering aspects of the project are delivered in accordance with Company Life Cycle Management, legislative standards and be responsible for planning and managing the maturity design reviews.
Working within the IPT:
* To ensure that the Engineering Programme, to deliver the proposed solution, is effectively planned (risks/opportunities are identified, estimates are validated, plans are produced, reviews are held, reporting mechanisms are in place) and it is achievable.
* Provide engineering leadership to a multi-disciplined, integrated engineering team throughout the project lifecycle, to deliver on time and in budget.
* To ensure the Engineering team delivers the "best value" solution, compliant with: the customer's technical and budgetary requirements; contractual, safety and legislative standards; and is consistent with the business strategy.
* Promotion of streamlined ways of working across the engineering lifecycle in order to be competitive.
* To ensure re-use and modularity across any solutions proposed.
* Establish and maintain good lines of communication across the Engineering IPT and upwards to the IPT lead
* Support the management of Suppliers and project Make or Buy decisions.
* Control project configuration and change management.
* Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to resolve technical or programme conflicts and ensure that the design rationale is documented.
* Provide input into the Project Engineering Manager reporting structure and Integrated Business Management framework in a timely manner.
* To provide the Engineering Management function, regular updates on current project activity.
* Personally coach and mentor other engineers and act as a role model for appropriate behaviours.
* Ensuring effective implementation of the company's Lifecycle.
* Management, including Design & Gate Reviews and Processes to:
* Agree qualification & acceptance criteria and design certification.
* Validating and Meeting Targets for Development of Design Maturity.
* Be responsible for all engineering aspects of the monthly Project Performance Reviews.
Key skills required for the Project Engineering Lead/Manager
* Typically degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or science subject.
* Typically meets the requirements for registration as a Chartered.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills.
* The ability to manage Engineering teams, across multiple disciplines.
* Knowledge of systems engineering requirements and acceptance practices.
* Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and business process.
The role is based in Luton, Bedfordshire - commutable from Watford, St Albans, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Stevenage with excellent access from London
If you are a Project Engineering Lead/Manager looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other Lead/Management opportunities please contact Paul Scott on (url removed) or phone (Apply online only)
Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information.
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We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates.
The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs.
Our Manchester office (which covers the whole of the UK) provides a "one-stop shop" to clients and candidates operating in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and, in addition to Engineers, we source and provide temporary/contract and permanent opportunities for IT, Programme Management and Support Professionals (including Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Administrative Support).
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A Project Engineering Manager is required to work on a permanent basis for our Defence client based in Luton.
Overview of the Project Engineering Lead/Manager role
A Project Engineering Lead (PEL) is required to join a growing engineering team within (MAP) which operates as a prime contractor on complex airborne sensor system programmes. This lead role will be primarily focused on engineering development and delivery of an exciting new Technology Demonstrator Programme, providing management, technical direction and leadership in conjunction with the Chief Engineer.
Key Responsibility Areas of the Project Engineering Lead/Manager role
To promote an IPT approach during customer engagement and facilitate compliant cost effective solutions by working effectively with all external stakeholders; Customer, End Users, partners and subcontractors alongside the needs of the internal stakeholders: other Leonardo Lines of Business, Marketing & Sales, Capability and Engineering.
The PEL will be responsible for the Engineering schedule, budget and engineering milestone adherence. The PEL will work closely with the Chief Engineer and Customer/End User to agree the technical solution and manage Customer expectations. The PEL will also be responsible for creating and owning the Engineering Management Plan and ensuring that the engineering aspects of the project are delivered in accordance with Company Life Cycle Management, legislative standards and be responsible for planning and managing the maturity design reviews.
Working within the IPT:
* To ensure that the Engineering Programme, to deliver the proposed solution, is effectively planned (risks/opportunities are identified, estimates are validated, plans are produced, reviews are held, reporting mechanisms are in place) and it is achievable.
* Provide engineering leadership to a multi-disciplined, integrated engineering team throughout the project lifecycle, to deliver on time and in budget.
* To ensure the Engineering team delivers the "best value" solution, compliant with: the customer's technical and budgetary requirements; contractual, safety and legislative standards; and is consistent with the business strategy.
* Promotion of streamlined ways of working across the engineering lifecycle in order to be competitive.
* To ensure re-use and modularity across any solutions proposed.
* Establish and maintain good lines of communication across the Engineering IPT and upwards to the IPT lead
* Support the management of Suppliers and project Make or Buy decisions.
* Control project configuration and change management.
* Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to resolve technical or programme conflicts and ensure that the design rationale is documented.
* Provide input into the Project Engineering Manager reporting structure and Integrated Business Management framework in a timely manner.
* To provide the Engineering Management function, regular updates on current project activity.
* Personally coach and mentor other engineers and act as a role model for appropriate behaviours.
* Ensuring effective implementation of the company's Lifecycle.
* Management, including Design & Gate Reviews and Processes to:
* Agree qualification & acceptance criteria and design certification.
* Validating and Meeting Targets for Development of Design Maturity.
* Be responsible for all engineering aspects of the monthly Project Performance Reviews.
Key skills required for the Project Engineering Lead/Manager
* Typically degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or science subject.
* Typically meets the requirements for registration as a Chartered.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills.
* The ability to manage Engineering teams, across multiple disciplines.
* Knowledge of systems engineering requirements and acceptance practices.
* Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and business process.
The role is based in Luton, Bedfordshire - commutable from Watford, St Albans, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Stevenage with excellent access from London
If you are a Project Engineering Lead/Manager looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other Lead/Management opportunities please contact Paul Scott on (url removed) or phone (Apply online only)
Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information.
Outsource. Our People. Your Success.
Outsource UK is one of the country's largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors.
We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates.
The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs.
Our Manchester office (which covers the whole of the UK) provides a "one-stop shop" to clients and candidates operating in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and, in addition to Engineers, we source and provide temporary/contract and permanent opportunities for IT, Programme Management and Support Professionals (including Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Administrative Support).
Please visit our website (url removed)