Lead Engineer

Weymouth, Dorset

Salary Details: £400.00 - 550.00 a day

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Task Descriptions

Essential Job Functions:

The System Engineer is responsible for the project engineering deliverables, including:

  • Design compliance
  • Design sub-contractor management
  • Project design approval
  • Ensuring that all safety and structural standards are met throughout the delivery of the project.
  • Test and Verification

Mobilisation:

  • Support the recruitment and mobilisation of the Project Engineering team.
  • Produce and Maintain the Design and Engineering Management Plan.
  • Develop and implement design and engineering processes and procedures specific to the project.

Skills / Experience Required:

  • At least 5 years experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment at Chief Engineer or Design Management level.
  • Knowledge and experience of System Engineering principles and practices.
  • Must be able to collaborate and bridge the communications gap between the engineering team, service technicians, business managers, and clients, interfacing with each.
  • Must have experience leading teams of individuals from a variety of different backgrounds and disciplines.
  • Demonstrable experience and knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018.
  • Proficient in use of design software packages.
  • Working with Military Organisations and associated procurement establishments.
  • Working knowledge and use of AQAP, Mil Stan, Def Stan, European, British and ISO standards.
  • Working knowledge of human factors engineering.
  • Must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills with an obsessive attention to detail.
  • Security Cleared or be able to achieve security clearance.

Previous understanding of process for CE marking of equipment systems

Qualifications Required:

  • BSc degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Active certification in an engineering professional organisation.
  • Professional Engineering Licensure.

Advanced understanding of engineering principles and procedures.

Date Posted: 15 May 2025
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