Job Title: Project Engineering Lead (Systems) Location: West London OR Dorset Job Type: Full-time, Perm About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Lead to enhance their engineering leadership capabilities. This role is a critical part of the engineering delivery team, working closely with the Project Manager and System Design Authority to ensure the successful execution of engineering activities. As a Project Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team, managing the delivery of engineering work within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in complex engineering projects and experience in work package management. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver project objectives. Oversee and coordinate engineering activities, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Work closely with the Project Manager and System Design Authority to align engineering work with project goals. Develop and maintain engineering plans, identifying dependencies, risks, assumptions, and opportunities. Manage engineering estimation, resource allocation, and workload planning. Support design gate reviews, from initial bid through to full-scale production readiness. Implement and maintain configuration management and change control processes. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project success. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading engineering teams on complex projects. Strong background in systems engineering, with an understanding of electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines. Experience in defence projects or other highly regulated industries. Expertise in managing projects from requirements elicitation through to production. Ability to create structured engineering plans and manage project dependencies and risks. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with stakeholders. Strong understanding of configuration management and change control processes. Desirable Qualifications Experience working within public sector procurement or government contracts. Familiarity with industry-standard engineering tools and methodologies. Professional certifications in systems engineering, project management, or a related field. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership position within an innovative and fast-paced engineering environment. If you are a proactive and experienced engineering professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. Please note that candidates must be eligible for security clearance