Leonardo
Project Engineering Manager
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Project Engineering Manager
Project Engineering Manager
Salary Range
£75,000 – £82,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your Impact
Join Leonardo at a dynamic and exciting time. As a Project Engineering Manager (PEM), your leadership will influence critical engineering initiatives within a rapidly expanding programme portfolio.
You’ll:
- Lead high-performing teams to drive technical innovation
- Deliver cutting-edge defence solutions
- Collaborate within an exciting Integrated Project Team (IPT), combining both permanent and innovative project structures
This role offers a hybrid working opportunity, allowing flexibility in your work arrangement.
What You’ll Do
As Project Engineering Manager, your responsibilities include:
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Ownership and execution of engineering strategy to ensure products meet long-term business goals, including the Product Maturity & Capability Roadmap, production demands, and support requirements.
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Core responsibilities:
- Lead engineering aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with technical quality, schedule, and budget.
- Manage cross-site, cross-functional engineering teams, clarifying roles and responsibilities.
- Build strong relationships with customers and partners to achieve project goals.
- Foster clear internal communication across the Engineering IPT, aligning with the IPT lead, project manager, and functional heads.
- Collaborate closely with the System Design Authority, providing updates on technical progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure designs meet end-user requirements, are documented for reliability, and operate effectively within the designated environment.
- Align design solutions with the business area roadmap.
- Manage project configuration and change control to optimise design reuse.
- Support supplier management and make-or-buy decisions.
- Capture and assess feasible concept solutions, including trade-off studies and end-user feedback.
- Develop and mentor the engineering team, including setting objectives and conducting appraisals.
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What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Ability to produce clear, concise engineering plans.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Effective schedule and budget control.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with commercial awareness.
- Ability to engage and collaborate across stakeholders and multiple locations.
- Demonstrated leadership competency, including strong teamwork abilities.
- Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and business process.
- Willingness to travel, including both UK-based and overseas assignments.
Desired (not exhaustive)
- Experience in the military sector.
- Expertise in requirements elicitation and software product definitions.
- Background in airborne equipment development and certification.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
- Engineering or scientific degree (or equivalent qualifications).
If none of the preferred skills align with you, don’t hesitate—we’re open to applicants who demonstrate enthusiasm, adaptability, and strong initiative.
Security Clearance
This position requires pre-employment security screening. You must meet the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), and potentially undergo further controls under National Security Vetting (NSV).
For full details, refer to: Leonardo Careers Security Page
Why Join Us?
At Leonardo, our staff are the heart of our success. We offer a holistic, benefit-rich package designed to nurture your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.
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Key Benefits
✅ Time to Recharge – Generous leave allowance plus up to 12 additional flexi-days per year. ✅ Secure Your Future – Award-winning pension plan with up to 15% employer contribution. ✅ Your Wellbeing Matters – Access to mental health support, financial advice, and diverse employee networks (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, and Ethnicity). ✅ Rewarding Performance – Bonus scheme available to employees at management level and below. ✅ Never Stop Learning – Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. ✅ Referral Rewards – Earn a financial bonus for referring successful candidates. ✅ Tailored Perks – Up to £500 annual investment in flexible benefits (healthcare, dental, tech discounts, gym memberships, etc.). ✅ Flexible Working – Support for flexible hours and hybrid models.
For the complete list of benefits, visit: Leonardo Benefits Portal
At Leonardo
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Based in Italy, we employ over 53,000 global team members, including 8,500 across nine UK sites. Our employees drive innovation, technological advancements, and vital safety solutions.
We are committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity. A diverse workforce is fundamental to our success, fostering creativity, problem-solving excellence, and stronger outcomes for both our teams and customers. We welcome applications from candidates with accessibility needs—please contact us to discuss your requirements during recruitment.
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📩 Open Application: Leonardo Careers
Primary Location
GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300
🔘 Contract Type: Permanent
💻 Working Model: Hybrid
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