Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join their team in Glenrothes and/or Livingston on a contract basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes within the Advanced Products Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing engineering leadership for a small, multi-located and hybrid team through the design, development, and introduction to production of several Control Actuator systems test system projects.
Generating and coordinating engineering development plans, ensuring execution against Defence standards and aligning with the overall programme's needs from the early bid phase through to final delivery.
Managing work packages for the team and reporting key performance indicators, while working collaboratively with the rest of the Integrated Programme Team.
Ensuring technical integrity of programmes through close liaison with the Test Development team leader and Project Design Authority.
Managing risk and change for all engineering deliverables, including planning, mitigation, and monitoring.
Adhering to the programme baseline schedule and budget using 'earned value' techniques.
Potential line management of engineering teams as the team and projects grow.

Job Requirements:

Extensive experience in engineering project management and guiding multidiscipline, high-performance teams.
Full understanding of product development lifecycles and lifecycle management, including planning and reporting.
Good understanding of engineering budgeting, ideally using earned value techniques.
Experience with work package management systems and reporting tools such as MS Project.
Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking, leadership, and relationship management.
Proven ability to deliver effective solutions to complex business problems.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Broad-based technical background with experience in product engineering design and integration.
BSc/BEng in Engineering or Science.
Eligibility to obtain SC Clearance.

Desirable:

Experience within the UK/US international defence industry or a similar adjacent industry.
Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), test development processes, instrumentation, and software.
Familiarity with National Instruments Labview/Teststand.
Understanding of actuator systems, gearboxes, and associated control systems.
If you are an experienced engineering professional looking for a contract role within a dynamic and impactful team, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to major defence and security projects. Apply now to become a key part of our client's innovative programmes