Engineering Delivery Manager (Electronics Hardware)

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

7/18/2025

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with aerospace or military experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue-chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering delivery, ensuring projects remain on track and within budget
• Manage full V-lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, tracking progress and milestones
• Identify and mitigate project risks, minimising impact on delivery
• Solve problems proactively as they arise
• Seek opportunities for project efficiency and improvement
• Manage projects predominantly sitting in the Hardware domain
• Strong communication skills to work across boundaries and maintain stakeholder engagement
• Ability to remain level-headed under pressure, ensuring smooth project execution
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu
  
  

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of the V-lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects across multiple domains
• Expertise in tracking project progress, managing risks, and maintaining budgets
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to problem-solve and proactively seek project improvements
  
  

Experience

• Proven experience in engineering delivery management
• Post graduate relevant work experience
• Aerospace experience but candidates with Military or other adjacencies experience may suit this role.
• Able to work across the full Engineering Development Lifecycle
  
  

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• UK sole National
• BPSS Cleared
• Able to obtain SC
• Willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at Crawley
  
  

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive