Overview
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Delivery Lead to oversee the successful execution of complex engineering programmes on a contract basis. The selected contractor will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, manage work packages, and ensure the program adheres to established plans and schedules. This role demands a proactive approach in managing dependencies, risks, and issues while driving accountability and resolution actions. The initial engagement will last for six months with the possibility of extension based on programme performance and requirements.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and track engineering work packages, schedules, dependencies, and completion criteria.
- Coordinate activities across systems, software, hardware, mechanical, RF, and verification teams.
- Monitor programme progress, identify delivery risks and blockers, and drive resolution or escalation where required.
- Support engineering change control, verification readiness, and programme review activities.
- Maintain accurate delivery metrics, actions, assumptions, and risk registers.
- Ensure appropriate evidence and documentation are available to support project reviews, milestones, and delivery decisions.
- Facilitate regular engineering delivery reviews and follow up on agreed actions.
- Produce regular status reports highlighting progress, risks, dependencies, and recovery actions.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading delivery across complex, multidisciplinary engineering or product development programmes.
- Demonstrable experience coordinating engineering work packages across multiple technical disciplines.
- Strong planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience tracking and reporting engineering progress, dependencies, and delivery risks.
- Practical experience using Jira for programme or delivery management.
- Strong organisational skills and sufficient technical understanding to coordinate complex engineering activities effectively.
- Background in systems engineering, product development, or engineering project leadership is desirable.
- Experience in regulated, safety-critical, communications, defence, aerospace, or other complex technology environments is advantageous.