Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle. Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description This role works closely with the Product Manager for Hull Mounted Sonar, HMS System Design Authority and HMS Programme Manager on UK and International Programmes, partnering with other UM Lines of Business (Australia, Canada, US) and global clients. As the HMS Engineering Manager you will be responsible for successfully delivering engineering activities to time, cost and quality across all engineering aspects of the HMS portfolio. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that solutions meet requirements and are fit for purpose. This senior role will suit someone with a background in maritime, sonar or acoustics who has extensive experience of work package management and engineering delivery. Ideally you will have: Delivered high value, complex engineering projects in an Engineering Manager or Engineering Lead role Experience of product-based engineering Experience of managing teams of teams Experience of engineering estimation, with the ability to review, challenge and defend estimates Created Work Breakdown Structures and defined delivery strategies Experience of producing engineering plans with dependencies, assumptions, risk and opportunities identified, communicated and managed A good understanding of the different design gates a project goes through, from bid to full scale production readiness review, ideally as part of a defined Lifecycle Management process Experience of influencing a programme to lead to the most cost efficient yet compliant solution Experience of engaging with and presenting to senior level management (e.g. Senior Leadership Team (SLT), CEO) Coaching and/or mentoring experience This role requires eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance (ideally with no caveats). Ideally you will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards achieving Chartership. We have three sites: Greenford, Loudwater and Weymouth. This is a hybrid role giving you the flexibility to balance working from home and being on-site as necessary, with occasional UK and International travel. To be successful in the is role you are likely to need to be regularly on site at Weymouth e.g. a couple of days per week. There will be a two-stage interview process. The first will be with the Director of Engineering Delivery and an Engineering Manager, and the second will be with the Product Manager for HMS and Programme Manager. The first will cover the role and technical suitability and the second will focus more on leadership and business/team fit, with a short presentation on how you would go about establishing yourself as the HMS Engineering Manager. Benefits on offer: Optional 9 day fortnight TOIL Flexible working hours 1pm finish on a Friday Annual bonus Hybrid working for certain job roles. Casual dress 25 days holiday Christmas shut down. Option to buy or sell holiday. Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice. Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores 4 x annual salary life cover Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage). MAR LI-Hybrid Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. Nationality Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers. Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates. Company: Ultra Maritime