Engineering Delivery Manager

Job description

Engineering Delivery Manager

East Sussex

£80,000 + 12.5% bonus

Hybrid Working – 3-days on-site

We are partnering with a global defence and technology leader to recruit an Engineering Delivery Manager for high‑profile avionics computing programme based in East Sussex. This is a key role within a fast‑growing organisation that is experiencing significant success and long‑term demand across its portfolio.

In this position, you will take ownership of the engineering development and delivery for a complex, multi‑disciplinary programme deployed across a broad range of aircraft platforms. You will guide engineering activities across hardware, software, firmware and systems disciplines, ensuring technical excellence and on‑time delivery for critical defence customers.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as an Engineering Delivery Manager, Project Lead Engineer or similar role, leading multi‑discipline engineering teams spanning Systems, Hardware and Software.
• Strong track record of delivering technically complex engineering projects.
• Background in defence, aerospace or other complex engineering environments.
• Professional registration (Chartered Engineer) is desirable, but not essential. The organisation actively supports engineers working towards chartership.
• Experience or aptitude for line management. You will oversee a small team of engineers and support their development.

Why Join?

• A rare opportunity to join a market leader in the defence sector during a period of major growth and long‑term programme stability.
• Newly refurbished, state‑of‑the‑art offices offering a modern and collaborative working environment.
• A people‑focused, supportive culture with a strong sense of team identity and shared purpose.
• Excellent long‑term career prospects, with clear pathways for Engineering Delivery Managers to progress into senior leadership roles.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual bonus structure
• 9-day fortnight and flexible working
• 6 x Life Assurance
• Heavily discounted Private Medical and Health Benefits
• 18% total pension contributions

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Sussex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English