At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering activities for armoured vehicle systems and manage technical requirements.
- Company: Leading defence organisation focused on innovative technology.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working model, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering management and understanding of armoured vehicle systems.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Engineering Manager with a passion for defence technology and a broad understanding of armoured vehicle systems?
Our client, a leading defence organisation, is seeking a Spirals Engineering Manager to play a crucial role in advancing armoured vehicle capabilities through innovative system and requirements management.
Based in Bristol, this role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, working onsite three days a week.
The contract is initially until 31 March 2027, with potential for extension, and offers a competitive day rate of up to £570 per day (inside IR35).
What youll be doing: Leading engineering activities related to assessment of Under Armour Track Tensioning and Composite Rubber Track technology Ensuring technical requirements align with user needs, considering cost, timeline, and retrofit feasibility Providing technical input into Spirals work-packages within the joint schedule Identifying and managing technical hazards and project impacts, ensuring appropriate documentation and mitigation Collaborating with project managers to monitor schedule progress and risk assessments Leading Trials Management activities to support capability assessments Reviewing detailed trial specifications and post-trial reports to inform decision-making Supporting retrofit planning, incorporating cost and schedule impacts into evaluat...
