System Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Manager- Maidenhead (on-site)- Full time, Perm,

SC Clearance eligibility required

We’re seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering complex, high-impact technical projects. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive engineering excellence across the full project lifecycle-ensuring delivery meets cost, schedule, and quality expectations.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of engineering delivery across one or more projects, coordinating teams and ensuring a structured, robust systems engineering approach is applied throughout. Acting as a key interface between technical teams, stakeholders, and customers, you’ll play a critical role in shaping successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering delivery across multiple projects
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and allocate work packages effectively
• Ensure adherence to a structured systems engineering lifecycle
• Own engineering scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
• Oversee delivery of engineering artefacts to required quality and governance standards
• Identify, assess, and manage technical and delivery risks
• Support project planning, resourcing, and performance reporting
• Manage change, dependencies, and delivery priorities
• Act as the primary engineering point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

• Strong background in systems engineering across the full lifecycle
• Proven experience leading engineering teams (ideally 10+ people)
• Track record delivering complex, regulated, or safety-critical systems
• Solid understanding of project planning, estimation, and governance
• Confident engaging with customers, stakeholders, and suppliers
• Ability to balance technical oversight with delivery leadership

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead impactful, complex engineering programmes
• Work with highly skilled, multi-disciplinary teams
• Clear scope for professional growth and leadership development