Engineering Delivery Manager - Defence - Sonar - SC Cleared

Engineering Delivery Manager - Sonar - Hardware - Software - Engineering - Defence - SC Clearance -Outside IR35 - Up to £600 per day - Hybrid working

Location: South West/North West - Hybrid working 3 days onsite

Rate: Up to £600 per day (Outside IR35)

Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required

Duration: 6/12+ months

Role overview

My client is urgently seeking a Security Cleared Engineering Delivery Manager. You'll lead the engineering delivery on a key sonar programme. You'll be responsible for driving performance across cost, schedule, and quality to meet customer requirements and business objectives

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic engineering leadership across Hardware, Software, Systems, Safety, and Cyber Security teams.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring engineering processes meet regulatory, legislative, and client standards.
• Act as the key decision-maker for engineering strategy and execution on the programme or bid.
• Foster collaboration within your team while mentoring and supporting career development.
• Directly manage project engineering staff and potentially take on line management responsibilities.

What we need:

• Extensive systems engineering experience, ideally within the defence sector.
• Background working in multidisciplinary teams (Hardware, Software, Systems, etc.).
• Strong decision-making and analytical capabilities.
• Awareness of Safety and Safety Assurance in engineering contexts.
• Previous management or leadership experience is desirable, especially within submarine or sonar systems-but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate up to £600 per day outside IR35
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Application Process:

If you are a solution-driven Engineer ready to step into a leadership role we want to hear from you .We are offering you the opportunity to become an integral part of a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative sonar systems.To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV which details your relevant experience. This role requires a current SC Clearance or so please familiarise yourself with the eligibility before applying. Join us and be a part of a team that drives technological excellence.We look forward to your application!

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