Project Engineering Manager – Underwater Battlespace

Overview

As Project Engineering Manager for the Underwater Battlespace, you will steer complex engineering programmes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions. You’ll work with customers, suppliers and partners to meet cost, schedule and governance requirements while addressing cross-disciplinary technical challenges. Your leadership will enable development and delivery of advanced underwater technologies that strengthen naval capabilities. This role combines strategic program management with hands-on technical oversight in a mission-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• salary up to 65,000 plus bonus scheme
• lifelong learning and career growth
• support for financial and personal wellbeing
• balanced lifestyle
• inclusive workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex programmes and technical solutions
• Plan and optimise engineering resources, capability development and team performance
• Oversee solution development, integration and delivery with risk and opportunity management
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and stakeholders to meet specifications
• Ensure activities comply with governance, policies, standards and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement, chair technical reviews and approve design outcomes

Key requirements

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering or related discipline
• Commitment to working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Proven ability to lead teams and solve complex engineering challenges
• Experience developing innovative, practical solutions that meet customer requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building across programmes
• Sound commercial awareness

• Stakeholder management
• Leadership and team-building
• Problem solving in complex environments
• Broad and deep technical engineering expertise
• Experience in solution development, integration and delivery
• Governance, standards and regulatory compliance

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