Engineering Project Manager

Company: Sanderson Plc
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Location: Rochester
Job Description:

Engineering Project Manager

Location: Rochester, BAE Systems

Working Arrangements: Full time on site

Duration: 12 months

Hourly Rate: £52.46 PAYE or £70.81 Umbrella

BAE Systems are looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering programmes within the Electronic Systems team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage engineering projects through the full project lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards.
  • Liaise with customers, stakeholders, suppliers and support functions.
  • Monitor project schedules, costs and risks.
  • Support and guide engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement and best practice.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience leading engineering projects involving electronic or real-time systems.
  • Strong technical engineering background.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead teams and take ownership of project delivery.
  • Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • HNC qualification as a minimum.
  • Aerospace or Defence industry background.
  • Around 10 years’ engineering experience.
  • Previous experience progressing from an engineering role into project management.

Please note: This role is subject to Security Clearance and Export Control requirements

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Posted: October 14th, 2026