Job Description Summary

The role of Naval Programme Engineering Manager, GE Power Conversion UK, is an exceptional opportunity for your capabilities, enthusiasm and experience to make a real impact at one of the leading energy technology companies working on major, global projects.
The Naval Programme Engineering Manager will be responsible for co-ordinating engineering programme delivery as part of a multi-organisation team, throughout the full lifecycle of a major UK project. You will have the opportunity to work from project concept through to design, manufacture, commissioning and into service.

Job Description

Job Description

Ready for a new, exciting career opportunity, you will report directly to the Naval Engineering Leader, collaborating with a diverse engineering and business community.

Working in a class-leading, multi-disciplinary team of engineers you will bring your extensive expertise in Integrated Logistics Support and In-Service Support of military equipment, ideally with knowledge of relevant military standards and regulatory requirements. 

As part of this role, you will work in a dedicated, cross functional team across several world leading companies.

You will have responsibility for the following activities:

• Owning and discharging engineering elements of the schedule including any associated Dependencies, Assumptions, Risks, Exclusions, and Opportunities (DAREO) or value assessment management.
• Co-ordinating the delivery of engineering sub-system deliverables and overall system deliverables.
• Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) resourcing across the multi-organizational team, including management resourcing (incl. succession planning, training, SQEP matrix etc.).
• Managing engineering change process including co-ordination of technical impact assessment to proposed changes.
• Integrated supply chain status management (including engagement with Customer on Supplier performance)
• Support to the Chief Engineer interface into broader programme through various operating forums

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a degree or equivalent qualification, or higher, for example Masters or PhD in a relevant field.
• Demonstrable engineering programme management knowledge and experience within the UK Defence sector, ideally with the UK Royal Navy.
• Is a sole UK National and holds, or be eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level.
• Able to travel within base country and overseas for short-term working.

Desired characteristics

• Knowledge of military and/or defence standards.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered (or working to) or equivalent with a recognised institution, with a proven record of continuous professional development.

• Ability to multi-task to strict timescales, excellent communication skills, good report writing skills, and is well organised.
• Hold a UK Driving Licence

You can expect from us

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible benefits you can personalise
• Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance, healthy lifestyle account
• 34 days’ vacation including national holidays.

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