Morson Edge are currently seeking a Project Engineering Lead to work on the behalf of one of our reputable Aerospace clients based in Luton.
Job Description Summary
Within an Integrated Project Team (IPT), you will lead a cross-functional engineering team to deliver a complete, compliant solution that meets customer, contractual, legal, and company requirements, while balancing performance, cost, and schedule.
You will define and structure the project&8217;s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), plan and schedule engineering activities, and provide regular progress reports. You will also establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and effectiveness, using these to monitor and improve engineering performance.
The role includes working closely with customers and suppliers, aligning Engineering Plans with project constraints, managing resources, identifying and mitigating technical risks, and overseeing all phases of engineering delivery-from design and development through to integration-to ensure successful project outcomes.
What the job involves
You will:
Lead and organise engineering work across different teams
Make sure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets quality standards
Drumbeat the overall engineering workflow, tracking technical progress, risks, and costs
Coordinate engineers from different disciplines to deliver one complete solution
Ensure all work meets customer, legal, and company requirements
Your main responsibilities
Lead the engineering side of projects
Providing teams with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes
Ensuring teams operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function
Manage multi-discipline teams across sites
Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager and Functional Heads
Monitor progress, risks, and technical performance
Make sure designs meet customer needs and are fully documented
Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised
What you&8217;ll need
Ability to plan and organise engineering work packages with team members
Good problem-solving skills
Experience managing budgets and schedules
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including manager, suppliers and customers
Leadership ability and teamwork
Understanding of the engineering lifecycle
Commercial awareness
Willingness to travel (UK and possibly abroad)
What&8217;s important
Even if you don&8217;t meet every requirement, the client encourages you to apply. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are key.
Security Clearance required
This is a 12-month contract, due to the nature of the work, this role requires 80 (4 days) on-site in Luton.
37 hours per week
If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Joseph.Ricemorson-edge.com on 01935 403203 for further information.