Project Engineering Manager

Job title:

Project Engineering Manager

Company

Leonardo SpA

Job description

Job Description:Job Description:The opportunity:At Leonardo, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Engineering Manager (PEM) to join our team within the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business. CS3 operates across the UK, providing innovative and invaluable support solutions to our customers in the Land, Sea and Air domains. We help to ensure the availability of front-line capability wherever and whenever required for military defence and civil customers.This role will support various areas within CS3 as required by the business needs including but not limited to Service Delivery, and Product and Maintenance Repair Operations (P&MRO).As a PEM you will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team controlling, reporting and supporting on a number of different projects. You will be critical to our success and responsible for creating a supportive environment that motivates our engineering teams.What you’ll do as a Project Engineering Manager:

• Be the Customer facing representative for engineering delivery
• Plan, lead, monitor, adapt, and report on our engineering activities to make our support solution delivery successful and ensure the full range of in-service technical elements including maintenance, repair, software, hardware, processes and upgrades for all contracts and customers are addressed and managed
• Plan and monitor engineering resource expenditure to ensure that resources are available and utilised within budget and in the most cost-effective manner
• Responsible for reporting engineering performance both internally and externally, including

• Summary of overall performance of contracts/services
• Engineering Milestone status and adherence
• Monthly SOFT Report
• Manage Key Technical Issues/Problems/Resolution
• Manage Engineering Risk and Opportunity
• Deliver on commitments made to both internal and external Customers and Partners.
• Provide engineering solutions and estimates to current and future bid and proposal activities, including support to the design of new or improved support solutions to secure new business
• Identification of opportunities to optimise the current business, or expand the business areas, through project scope increases or peripheral work streams
• Maintain project compliance with the company policies and procedures, including life cycle management
• Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship across all internal and external stakeholders, and achieve Customer and Partner relationships and satisfaction through an understanding of their needs and drivers
• Mentor and manage the performance and development of the engineering team members
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team, from identification through to effective implementation of product, process and service improvements – with the focus on cost, performance and Customer/Partner satisfaction

We would like to hear from you if you have a combination of the following:

• Proven experience related to Defence/Government and Civil equipment in a support environment in Land, Sea and Air domains
• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing and motivating multi-disciplined and geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven communication & negotiation skills at all internal and external levels
• In-service knowledge and operation of multi-contractual support environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi company collaborations or partnered working environments and building strong trusted relationships
• Experience of multifunctional team management with skills and strength to supervise, coach, train and motivate teams
• Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving difficult issues to conclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience of delivery to a variety of audiences
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong ability to foster and develop effective working relationships with both external and internal stakeholders at varying levels of seniority, while working in challenging environments with often fluid priorities.

Security ClearanceYou must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levelsLife at LeonardoWith a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.Primary Location:
GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300Additional Locations:
GB – Basildon, GB – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane, GB – Edinburgh, GB – Lincoln, GB – Newcastle, GB – SouthamptonContract Type:Hybrid Working:
Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

Luton

Job date

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 23:00:59 GMT

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