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Divisional Chief Engineer

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Divisional Chief Engineer
An experienced Chief Engineer is required to take on this exciting Divisional Chief Engineer role. This person will lead and/or manage works of other technical staff that has significant impact on the portfolio’s results/outputs predominately fills this role.
With a focus on delivery and operation, the Divisional Chief Engineer contributes to the development of solutions that influence strategic project/programme goals and business results. They have a thorough understanding of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, they recommend and collaborate in the development of new technical solutions and/or standards in support of strategy and operations.
The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter and team motivator who will guide the technical team to deliver upon Leidos commitments. They are a leader and champion in technical delivery with the experience to back up their decisions and actions, preferably hands-on at a high level. You will work with field-leading subject matter experts who will provide detailed designs and with supporting functions within the division such as programme management, business, financial and senior leadership.
The Divisional Chief Engineer is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of engineering across all bids and programmes within the Civil Division of Leidos UK. That includes all proposals and contracts that are not related to National Security, Defence or Intelligence. Instead, they are focused on other mission-critical customers whether Government or pseudo-government, devolved government, Air Traffic Control, the Environment Agency, NHS Supply Chain, etc.
Core Skills And Behaviours
- Drives the team towards delivery by shaping and encouraging the team to achieve outcomes
- Significant experience in delivery of complex technical deliverables, preferably in Air Traffic Management using a diverse engineering and technology team
- Significant experience in breaking down technical deliveries into manageable and trackable parts
- Experience in lifecycle methodologies, technical governance and technical solutions
- Experience of technical business analysis or systems engineering, including requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Experience of large-scale integrations, service-oriented architecture and key technologies
- Keen technical advocate and self-learner up-to-date with the latest technology and innovations; encourages and inspires those around them
- Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programmes with significant technical and business impact
- Authority in Concept of Operations (ConOps) development, shaping solutions from early concept through delivery and operation
- Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, requirements management, and technical assurance
- Experience providing technical leadership and governance, guiding engineering teams and influencing senior stakeholders
- Demonstrable expertise in systems integration and systems architecture, including large-scale or safety-critical environments
- Ability to decompose complex technical problems into manageable, measurable delivery plans
- Experience across the full engineering lifecycle, including lifecycle cost analysis, performance analysis, and trade studies
- Advanced capability in modelling, simulation, and evidence-based technical decision-making
- Strong understanding of data and information architectures and their role in system performance and delivery
- Ownership of configuration management, risk management, and technical compliance
- Excellent stakeholder management, with the credibility to challenge, influence, and advise at senior levels
- A recognised technical authority who mentors engineers and sets the standard for technical excellence
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- Microsoft Office suite, with advanced use of Excel for analysis and reporting
- Microsoft Visio for system, architecture, and process modelling
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
- Flexi-Time working
Commitment To Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are
Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
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Original Posting
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
£98,800.00-£131,700.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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