Project Engineering Lead

Overview

Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineering Lead to join the NATO JEWCS Project Team within the ISP Line of Business. You will join the engineering team on a permanent basis to cover an exciting and growing Integrated Project Team (IPT), specifically managing the engineering aspects of some key external sub-contractor deliveries along with managing the integration of these assets within the wider system boundary.

The Project Engineering Lead provides the engineering leadership and management in collaboration with the Project Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer and Head of Engineering Projects, to identify, develop, deliver and support the technical solution.

• Lead the Engineering aspects of the Project, ensuring technical quality, schedule and budget.
• Manage cross-site, multi-disciplined engineering teams, ensuring that roles within the teams are clearly defined.
• Create a positive working relationship with customers and partners to deliver project capability.
• Work package management including planning, tracking and reporting of key performance indicators to programme stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager, functional heads.
• Work closely with the Systems Design Authority ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress, technical risk and any mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all phases of the programme are subject to Gate and Design reviews in accordance with the Development Plan, and all issues are resolved effectively.
• Ensure the design solution is compatible with the business area route map.
• Ensure all documentation, specifications and deliverables are managed via a Configuration Management Plan and achieve correct Design Certifications.
• Set goals, appraise Engineering staff, and agree project specific training needs.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information please visit https //

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance.

• Time to Recharge: generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
• Secure your Future: pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Never Stop Learning: free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend: financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, discounts, and more.
• Flexible working: hybrid options; for part-time opportunities, discuss possibilities.

For a full list of company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security with a diverse, inclusive workplace. If you have accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know.