Systems Engineering Manager

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to provide senior leadership and oversee the development and delivery of innovative solutions. This permanent position demands a professional with extensive experience in engineering and technical management. Join a team that is redefining defence technology by managing systems that save lives and leading projects that transform the battlefield., * Own, lead and assure the execution of the agreed scope of engineering for delivery of projects varying in size and scale.

• Lead, define, delegate, and monitor engineering activities across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ensure a systematic approach across all disciplines in the project team, supporting Program Management in project planning and scheduling.
• Proactively engage with business stakeholders to ensure adherence to processes and tailored agreements.
• Continuously assess and manage resource and dependency needs, working with discipline leads on recruitment and resource strategy.
• Deliver project engineering artefacts to an agreed governance level, on budget and on schedule, while identifying and resolving overspend or schedule issues.
• Quickly and clearly address resource concerns or project constraints, managing proposed solutions effectively.
• Coordinate all engineering resources, providing day-to-day tasking and leading customer, supplier, and subcontractor interactions.
• Oversee changes, assessing impact, risks, benefits, and costs, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve agreements.

• Deep understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, various development models, and engineering management.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills with experience overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience in strategy, planning, and design of complex solutions, either standalone or integrated with other systems.
• Proficient in systems engineering techniques and capable of quantifying and capturing capability needs.
• Skill in identifying project growth opportunities and using lifecycle tools for management and configuration.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experienced in creating value-driven work breakdown structures and supporting external engagements, including travel.
• Hands-on expertise in several areas such as Defence systems, sensors, communications, and encryption.
• Demonstrable experience delivering regulated solutions within the UK Defence/Aerospace industry.

Additional Role Requirements:

• Able to travel within the UK
• Significant on-site presence to support classified work and maximise team contributions
• Valid driving licence
• Holding SC clearance and willing to obtain and maintain DV security clearance

• Participation in the Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• Pension Contribution
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours with the opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing, and more
• Security Clearance Allowance subject to holding the required clearance