Engineering Manager (Aerospace & Defence Projects)

Location: Near Uxbridge, Middlesex
Salary: Up to £80k
Hours: 39 p/w, Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a background in aerospace, defence, or complex systems engineering?

We're seeking a hands-on and people-focused Engineering Manager to lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team working on high-integrity aerospace systems. Based near Uxbridge, this is a strategic leadership position within a world-renowned engineering organisation that plays a vital role in protecting lives.

You'll be responsible for overseeing project delivery, engineering capability, and functional performance—ensuring that projects are completed on time and to the highest technical and compliance standards.

What's On Offer:

Excellent salary based on experience

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy more)

Healthcare Cash Plan & Cycle to Work Scheme

Half-day Fridays

Hybrid working available (after 6 months)

Personalised career development and CPD opportunities

Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers across multiple disciplines

Drive resource planning, project prioritisation, and skills development

Collaborate with programme management to deliver engineering projects to schedule and spec

Champion continuous improvement across engineering tools, processes and quality standards

Support design reviews, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across all project phases

Oversee functional training needs, budgets and capability development strategies

Maintain and develop infrastructure owned by the function (labs, test areas, workshops, etc.)

Engineering Manager Profile:

Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or a similar STEM field

Chartered status with a recognised professional institution (e.g. IMechE, IET, RAeS)

Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Strong background in systems or mechanical engineering, ideally in aerospace or defence

Experience across the full engineering lifecycle, including design reviews and compliance

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Comfortable working in dynamic, multi-project environments with complex challenges

Familiar with engineering standards and practices (e.g. DEFSTAN, MIL-STD, DO-178/254)

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