Project Engineering Lead (Permanent) in Luton

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Engineering Lead. This role is part of the Future Combat Air (FCA) Line of Business within the Electronics Division of Leonardo. The Division designs, develops and builds complex electronic systems and services for the global defence market. FCA acts as a Prime Contracting Office (PCO) on behalf of the division for large-scale contracts, such as TEAM TEMPEST and the GLOBAL COMBAT AIR PROGRAMME (GCAP).

Working in collaboration with industry partners, and guided by the MoD, Capability Managers and technical Subject Matter Experts, the successful candidate will join the Engineering Management Team responsible for delivering key elements of the sensing and non-kinetic effector command-and-control product for the next generation of combat air capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee, maintain and report on the integrated engineering plan for product elements, defining key performance measures, milestones, and all internal and external dependencies.
• Manage the engineering team ensuring that roles and objectives are clearly defined.
• Deliver the engineering solutions on time, to cost, quality and to process.
• Own the engineering estimation and resourcing requirements for the delivery of engineering solutions, including customer tasking.
• Manage the interface between engineering and other functions, establishing and maintaining good lines of communication across the Integrated Project Team (IPT).
• Develop good working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers to ensure an open and collaborative project environment.
• Work closely with the project design authority and subject matter experts to resolve technical issues and customer queries, providing metrics and reports to the customer as required.
• Work closely with the appointed safety, security and Design Integrity authorities to ensure that the delivered technical solutions will meet the performance, contractual and legislative requirements.
• Manage the technical risks and opportunities, including any associated mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective implementation of the design maturity review process and ensure enabling maturity is tracked and delivered as part of the overall programme.
• Ensure that project configuration, quality and change management are implemented effectively, and to process.

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We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Benefits Include:

• Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid