Engineering Manager (FPGA, C++)
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 1121 (69% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Stott and May is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Engineering Manager (FPGA, C++)
- candidates require an active SC clearance to start)
Duration: 6 months (rolling)
Location: Gloucestershire
Rate: £600-650 /day (inside IR35)
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a high-profile engineering programme, leading the delivery of complex software and hardware products within a secure environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader who can manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, drive programme delivery and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest quality standards. Whilst this is not a hands-on development role, you will need to be technically credible and capable of providing leadership across software and FPGA engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex engineering projects across a portfolio of programmes.
- Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including Software and FPGA Engineers.
- Provide technical leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
- Oversee engineering planning, resource allocation and delivery priorities.
- Manage project risks, dependencies and technical issues, escalating where appropriate.
- Work closely with Programme Managers, Engineering Managers and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Mentor and support a small team of engineers, providing leadership and technical guidance.
- Drive collaboration across cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative technical solutions.
- Ensure engineering activities align with programme objectives, governance and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience leading the delivery of complex engineering or software development projects.
- Strong background managing software engineering programmes and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Technically credible with a good understanding of C++ and FPGA development environments (hands-on development experience is not required).
- Experience delivering products throughout the full engineering lifecycle.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Excellent planning, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience delivering projects within highly regulated or secure environments.
- Background in defence, aerospace or advanced engineering programmes.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Stott and May holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.