Engineering Delivery Manager

Expleo Group

. Lead high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering teams to generate solutions meeting customer needs .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Engineering Management, Project Management, and Systems Engineering, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions within budget and schedule constraints. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

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Engineering Management ExperienceSystems Engineering ExperienceProject Management SkillsStakeholder ManagementAir Defence Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringProject ManagementEngineering ManagementPlanning and EstimatingDesign and Analytical AnalysisResource ManagementCapability DevelopmentCritical Path ControlV Lifecycle KnowledgeProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsClient-Facing Experience

Tools & Technologies

Integrated Business PlanningMBSE

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Industry Keywords

DefenceAerospaceAir Defence SystemsDismounted ManPADSMOD Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering teams to generate solutions meeting customer needs
Define engineering delivery strategy and resource profile based on engineering estimates
Manage interfaces with the wider programme delivery strategy
Define the organisation and work breakdown with the Programme Manager
Define and oversee cost, schedule, and quality delivery for the engineering programme or project
Define engineering team work packages, resources, budgets, risks, assumptions, and timescales
Plan and prioritise activities to deliver solutions to contract schedule, cost, and quality requirements
Manage day-to-day engineering team activities, including issues, opportunities, and risks
Manage and report engineering efficiency
Identify reuse opportunities across the project
Act as People Manager for the project engineering team and provide feedback to functional discipline leads
Support multidisciplinary customer engineering projects for a key defence and aerospace customer
Act as the primary interface between internal teams, customers, and stakeholders
Provide back-office direction across the engineering lifecycle
Ensure high-quality and pivotal support to the customer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related STEM discipline
Significant demonstrable experience accepted as an alternative to formal qualifications
Engineering management experience
Understanding of project management, including critical path control and risk understanding
Experience as an engineer in hardware, software, or systems engineering
Full knowledge of the V lifecycle
Leadership and management skills
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Stakeholder management
Resource and Integrated Business Planning
Air Defence Systems experience
Dismounted ManPADS experience
Engineering Management and problem solving experience
Systems Engineering experience; MBSE desirable
Marine or air defence projects desirable
MOD experience
Client-facing experience
Planning and estimating
Design and analytical analysis
Resource management
Capability development
Project and commercial management
Right to work in the UK
Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Ability to satisfy customer security and export control requirements
Willingness to travel occasionally to customer and partner locations
English essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative working environment
Expleo Academy accredited training courses and skill development
Competitive company benefits
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Reasonable adjustments and additional support as required
Equal opportunities employment
Occasional travel to customer and partner locations