Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Design Manager to work with our client, hybrid attendance at Crawley.  In this role the successful candidate will be managing engineering delivery teams working on aerospace surveillance products.

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with aerospace or military experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue-chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies.  Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

The Engineering Delivery Manager will perform, but not be limited to the following type of activities centred on the development and delivery of aerospace surveillance products:

• Oversee engineering delivery, ensuring projects remain on track and within budget
• Manage full V-lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, tracking progress and milestones
• Identify and mitigate project risks, minimising impact on delivery
• Solve problems proactively as they arise
• Seek opportunities for project efficiency and improvement
• Manage projects predominantly sitting in the Hardware domain
• Strong communication skills to work across boundaries and maintain stakeholder engagement
• Ability to remain level-headed under pressure, ensuring smooth project execution

• Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.  A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu

• Strong understanding of the V-lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects across multiple domains
• Expertise in tracking project progress, managing risks, and maintaining budgets
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to problem-solve and proactively seek project improvements

• Proven experience in engineering delivery management
• 10 years post graduate relevant work experience
• Aerospace experience but candidates with Military or other adjacencies experience may suit this role.
• Able to work across the full Engineering Development Lifecycle

• UK sole National
• BPSS Cleared
• Able to obtain SC
• Willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at Crawley

For Staff we offer

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects 
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive