Systems Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Leadership Role | Be the Catalyst for ChangeCommutable from: Surrey, Berks, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Oxfordshire What if your next move wasn’t just another job… but a mission?We\’re supporting a world-renowned British engineering business that operates at the cutting edge of aerospace and defence technology. The work is complex. The stakes are high. The impact is real.They’re now looking for an Engineering Manager who can do more than just manage—someone ready to challenge the status quo, drive change, and lead with purpose.This role isn’t about keeping things ticking over. It’s about transformation. About taking a team with strong foundations and evolving it into a high-performing, forward-thinking engineering function. You\’ll bring energy, direction, and a mindset that’s always asking “Why?”—and more importantly, “Why not?What They’re Looking For:A confident, credible leader with gravitas and a proven ability to build and develop high-performing teamsSomeone who thrives in a systems engineering environment and understands the full product lifecycleA resilient and pragmatic thinker who can challenge stakeholders, inspire change, and push through resistanceExperience in safety-critical or highly regulated sectors (defence, aerospace, etc.)A natural problem solver—analytical, strategic, and sharpSomeone who brings structure, maturity and vision to a growing engineering teamThe Opportunity:Lead and shape a team delivering mission-critical subsystemsDrive continuous improvement, performance conversations, and capability upliftCoach, mentor and develop your engineers—not just to do the work, but to own itPartner with programme, systems, mechanical, software and electronics teamsHelp steer the function through change and growth—leaving a legacy of excellenceIf you’re currently in a comfortable leadership role but feeling like it’s all become a little too routine—this is your opportunity to step into something that matters. It’s challenging. It’s exciting. And it needs someone who can think like a maverick while delivering like a pro.Message me in confidence for more information or apply now