Summary: The Head of Engineering role involves leading the Engineering Team to ensure high performance and operational excellence while aligning engineering strategies with business objectives. The position requires an experienced Engineering Manager with SC clearance and expertise in MilSatCom. This is a 6-month contract with potential for extension, classified as inside IR35, and offers a hybrid working arrangement based in Corsham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engineering strategy for the satcom programme, aligning with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary technical team, fostering continuous improvement.
• Ensure resource capacity meets operational and programme demands.
• Drive transformation, project delivery, and performance excellence.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Engage with stakeholders, supply chains, and international collaborators.

Key Skills:

• SC Cleared
• MilSatCom expertise with a track record in large, complex engineering projects
• Strong leadership in technical teams, programme delivery, and change management.
• Financial and commercial awareness to manage budgets and drive improvements.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• A results-driven leader with a problem-solving mindset and a commitment to excellence.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Corsham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other