Project Engineering Lead

Project Engineering lead

Luton | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite)

12-Month Contract - Up to £77 p/h Inside IR35

SC Clearance Required

Are you an experienced Security Cleared Project Engineering lead/Engineering Work Package Manager looking to play a key role on cutting-edge defence programmes?

Synergize Consulting is supporting a leading Defence & Security Prime in the recruitment of several Engineering Work Package Managers to join a high-performing Integrated Project Team delivering complex mission-critical engineering solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on advanced aerospace systems, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the full project life cycle, from concept and design through to integration and delivery.

The Role

Working within an Integrated Project Team (IPT), you will take ownership of engineering work packages, ensuring delivery of compliant, high-quality technical solutions that meet customer, contractual, regulatory and business requirements.

You'll be responsible for balancing technical performance, cost and schedule while providing leadership across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of engineering work packages across multi-disciplinary teams
• Develop and manage engineering plans, schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure delivery against programme milestones
• Monitor technical progress, budgets, risks and project performance
• Establish and track engineering KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Manage engineering risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with customer, regulatory and company standards
• Oversee configuration control and engineering change management
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, customers and suppliers
• Support engineering delivery throughout the full systems engineering life cycle

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of the following:

• Engineering Work Package Management
• Systems Engineering or Complex Engineering Delivery
• Aerospace, Defence or other highly regulated industries
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Project planning and scheduling
• Budget and cost management
• Engineering governance and technical assurance
• Risk and issue management