System Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Manager (Programme or Projects) - Maidenhead- Permanent - Salary negotiable-excellent benefits and reward package!

Copello are partnering with a defence organisation who put a huge amount of emphasis and effort into developing their people. If you are looking for a company that will support your growth and career development this is the perfect opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering complex, high-impact technical projects. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive engineering excellence across the full project lifecycle—ensuring delivery meets cost, schedule, and quality expectations.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of engineering delivery across one or more projects, coordinating teams and ensuring a structured, robust systems engineering approach is applied throughout. Acting as a key interface between technical teams, stakeholders, and customers, you’ll play a critical role in shaping successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage engineering delivery across multiple projects

* Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and allocate work packages effectively

* Ensure adherence to a structured systems engineering lifecycle

* Own engineering scope, schedule, budget, and risk management

* Oversee delivery of engineering artefacts to required quality and governance standards

* Identify, assess, and manage technical and delivery risks

* Support project planning, resourcing, and performance reporting

* Manage change, dependencies, and delivery priorities

* Act as the primary engineering point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

* Strong background in systems engineering across the full lifecycle

* Proven experience leading engineering teams (ideally 10+ people)

* Track record delivering complex, regulated, or safety-critical systems

* Solid understanding of project planning, estimation, and governance across the defence industry

* Confident engaging with customers, stakeholders, and suppliers

* Ability to balance technical oversight with delivery leadership

For further information and to apply please call Tor on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed