Project Engineering Manager
Company
Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/16/2025
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Description
Job Description
The Opportunity
Leonardo Future Combat Air (FCA) are looking for open minded, collaborative Project Engineering Managers with a breadth of experience across the Product Life Cycle to deliver the enabling capabilities that will provide the foundations for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
GCAP is an international collaboration between the UK, Japan and Italy developing a 6th generation Future Combat Air platform that will enter service in the mid 2030’s. In the UK, this platform is known as Tempest and will replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet.
Leonardo UK plays a leading role in the development and delivery of airborne sensors and communications capabilities for GCAP. Fundamental to delivering these capabilities is the provision of the right tools and facilities, at the right location and at the right time for our teams to carry out their work. These enabling capabilities fall into the following broad categories
What You Will Do
Successful delivery of GCAP will only be possible through the creation of an effective tri-national delivery enterprise with a shared sense of identity and purpose. The advertised roles reside at the heart of the enabling activities. You will, in conjunction with other members of the UK GCAP Enablers team, establish an overarching set of development and governance processes that will facilitate coordinated and effective delivery of the Enablers vision and strategic principles agreed with our three domain partner companies - Leonardo SpA and Elettronica Group in Italy, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) in Japan.
The Enablers Project Engineering Managers will be the focal points for the management of specialist engineering and non-engineering teams delivering GCAP enabling capabilities for Leonardo UK. You will also engage with international partners for the delivery of enabling capabilities across the international domain. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to
What We’re Looking For
What we need from you
You really must have
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
What You Will Get
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB – Southampton
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Southampton
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
The Opportunity
Leonardo Future Combat Air (FCA) are looking for open minded, collaborative Project Engineering Managers with a breadth of experience across the Product Life Cycle to deliver the enabling capabilities that will provide the foundations for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
GCAP is an international collaboration between the UK, Japan and Italy developing a 6th generation Future Combat Air platform that will enter service in the mid 2030’s. In the UK, this platform is known as Tempest and will replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet.
Leonardo UK plays a leading role in the development and delivery of airborne sensors and communications capabilities for GCAP. Fundamental to delivering these capabilities is the provision of the right tools and facilities, at the right location and at the right time for our teams to carry out their work. These enabling capabilities fall into the following broad categories
- Digital Engineering & Digital Thread
- Data Pipelines/Enablement
- Supply Chain, Production & Repair
- Physical Facilities & Digital Infrastructure.
What You Will Do
Successful delivery of GCAP will only be possible through the creation of an effective tri-national delivery enterprise with a shared sense of identity and purpose. The advertised roles reside at the heart of the enabling activities. You will, in conjunction with other members of the UK GCAP Enablers team, establish an overarching set of development and governance processes that will facilitate coordinated and effective delivery of the Enablers vision and strategic principles agreed with our three domain partner companies - Leonardo SpA and Elettronica Group in Italy, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) in Japan.
The Enablers Project Engineering Managers will be the focal points for the management of specialist engineering and non-engineering teams delivering GCAP enabling capabilities for Leonardo UK. You will also engage with international partners for the delivery of enabling capabilities across the international domain. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to
- Leading the establishment of UK National domain enablers practices including strategy, policy and process, to support efficient and effective delivery by geographically dispersed teams.
- Supporting international negotiations to deliver effective and efficient enablers practices across the international domain and ensuring technical viability of enabling solutions is preserved.
- Supporting the creation of commercial agreements, ensuring they support enablers delivery.
- Providing Engineering input to bids and proposals relating to the Programme.
What We’re Looking For
What we need from you
You really must have
- Have excellent communication skills with all levels of hierarchy and across cultures.
- Have ability to influence and inspire trust in others.
- Be able to work effectively even in the presence of uncertainty.
- Be a proactive problem solver that seeks win-win solutions.
- Have significant engineering management experience on a large, complex programme.
- Have a breadth of engineering experience and a good understanding of engineering functions, projects and processes.
- Proven technical expertise and management on Defence programmes and full knowledge and experience of other related disciplines.
- Understanding of financial management and impacts on programmes.
- Experience in a “customer facing” role.
- Experience of interaction with senior external personnel on significant engineering matters often requiring coordination between organisations.
- Understand how engineering is delivered by Leonardo UK.
- Have experience of all lifecycle phases i.e. Development, Manufacture and Support.
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
What You Will Get
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
- Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
- Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes,
- Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB – Southampton
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Southampton
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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