Engineering Project Manager

Role - Engineering Project Manager

Location - Luton, UK

Contract - 12 Months Contract

My client is looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our EW/FCA teams working on aerospace systems.

This is a 12-month contract, due to the nature of the work, this role requires 80% (4 days) on-site working Leonardo’s site in Luton.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering side of projects
• Providing teams with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes
• Ensuring teams operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function
• Manage multi-discipline teams across sites
• Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager and Functional Heads
• Monitor progress, risks, and technical performance
• Make sure designs meet customer needs and are fully documented
• Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to plan and organise engineering work packages with team members
• Good problem-solving skills
• Experience managing budgets and schedules
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including manager, suppliers and customers
• Leadership ability and teamwork
• Understanding of the engineering lifecycle
• Commercial awareness
• Willingness to travel (UK and possibly abroad)

If you’re an experienced consultant looking for your next opportunity, apply now for a confidential discussion.