At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams and manage complex projects to deliver innovative solutions.
- Company: Dynamic aerospace and defence company with a focus on cutting-edge engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, professional growth, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Must hold Active SC Clearance and be a British national.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace and defence while leading exciting engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in project engineering and strong background in complex systems required.
This role sits within an Integrated Project Team, where you will take ownership of engineering delivery across complex systems, ensuring outputs meet customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Own and structure engineering work packages (WBS)
- Plan, schedule, and deliver engineering activities across the lifecycle
- Drive delivery across design, development, integration, and validation
- Manage stakeholders, suppliers, and internal engineering functions
- Implement and track KPIs to measure engineering performance
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Engineering Work Package Manager or Project Engineering Lead/Manager
- Strong background in aerospace, defence, or complex engineering systems
- Demonstrated ownership of engineering delivery (cost, schedule, performance)
- Experience with WBS, planning, and structured delivery frameworks
- Solid understanding of the full engineering lifecycle and system integration
If this aligns with your experience, apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.
Due to the nature of this project, the successful candidate must be eligible or hold Active SC Clearance and be sole a British national.
Project Engineering Manager in Watford employer: RC Fornax
As a Project Engineering Manager at our Luton location, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within an Integrated Project Team. We offer competitive rates, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence projects, all while enjoying a balanced work-life with four days on-site each week. Join us to make a meaningful impact in complex engineering systems and advance your career in a supportive environment.
