Engineering Work Package Manager / Project Engineering Lead

Engineering Work Package Manager Luton | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite) 12-Month Contract SC Clearance Required

Are you an experienced Engineering Work Package Manager looking to play a key role on cutting-edge defence programmes? Synergize Consulting is supporting a leading Defence & Security Prime in the recruitment of several Engineering Work Package Managers to join a high-performing Integrated Project Team delivering complex mission-critical engineering solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on advanced aerospace systems, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration and delivery.

The Role

Working within an Integrated Project Team (IPT), you will take ownership of engineering work packages, ensuring delivery of compliant, high-quality technical solutions that meet customer, contractual, regulatory and business requirements. You'll be responsible for balancing technical performance, cost and schedule while providing leadership across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of engineering work packages across multi-disciplinary teams
• Develop and manage engineering plans, schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure delivery against programme milestones
• Monitor technical progress, budgets, risks and project performance
• Establish and track engineering KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Manage engineering risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with customer, regulatory and company standards
• Oversee configuration control and engineering change management
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, customers and suppliers
• Support engineering delivery throughout the full systems engineering lifecycle

Skills & Experience

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of the following:

• Engineering Work Package Management
• Systems Engineering or Complex Engineering Delivery
• Aerospace, Defence or other highly regulated industries
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Project planning and scheduling
• Budget and cost management
• Engineering governance and technical assurance
• Risk and issue management
• Configuration and change management
• Multi-disciplinary engineering team leadership
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

You'll Ideally Have

• Experience delivering complex engineering programmes
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to influence technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Experience working within Integrated Project Teams (IPTs)
• Understanding of the full engineering lifecycle
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas where required

What's on Offer?

• Long-term 12-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile engineering programmes
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary delivery environment
• Competitive day rates
• Hybrid working with four days per week onsite in Luton
• Career-enhancing experience with one of the UK's leading Defence & Security organisations

If you're an experienced Engineering Work Package Manager with a passion for delivering complex engineering projects and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.