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Your Impact Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. This Project Engineering Lead (PEL) vacancy is within the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) sector of the Electronic Warfare LoB and will be assigned to the Mission Support Products Integrated Project Team (IPT). The PEL is responsible for the day-to-day engineering management of projects assigned to them, reporting into the Project Engineering Manager (PEM). The PEL works with the Project Engineering Manager and ensures they are kept informed of the engineering status (progress, spend, risks, metrics) and supports the IPT in internal and external engagements. The PEL helps develop their Engineering Team providing mentoring, coaching and setting objectives and appraising them of their performance. This engineering lead role will be split across contract delivery and business winning, providing engineering management, direction and leadership for several customers and end users. This opportunity is based from the Luton office, and benefits from hybrid working. What You’ll Do As a Project Engineering Lead • Lead the Engineering / Engineering Bid aspects of the Project, ensuring technical quality, schedule and budget management., • Line management of cross-site, multi-disciplined engineering teams, ensuring that roles within the teams are clearly defined., • Create a positive working relationship with customers and partners, to deliver project capability., • Establish and maintain good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager, functional heads., • Work closely with the Chief Engineer / Systems Design Authority ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress, technical risk and any mitigation strategies., • Ensuring the design solution meets the end user requirement, is reliable, fully documented and works within its designated environment., • Ensure the design solution is compatible with the business area route map., • Control project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised., • Support the management of Suppliers and project Make or Buy decisions., • Travel within the UK, working alongside other teams within Leonardo, Customers, End Users and Industry Partners. There is also the potential for some overseas travel. What You'll Bring; You really must have • Experience in early engineering lifecycle phases., • Experience in engineering bid delivering., • Experience in engineering management and delivery of projects., • Engineering or scientific Degree qualification (or equivalent)., • Excellent communication skills and be able to provide clear direction to team members., • Ability to manage complex situations with sound judgement and the ability to balance conflicting challenges., • Commercial and business awareness., • Experience of working across the full life cycle. It Would Be Nice If You Had Experience Of • The military domain., • Agile Methodologies., • DevOps based tools., • Problem Definition, Requirements elicitation and defining software products., • Development and certification of airborne equipment., • New Product Introduction., • Outsourcing complex engineering work packages. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us? At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. • Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year., • Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution., • Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)., • Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme., • Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning., • Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will initially report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, with daily leadership and support provided by the Team Leader. Working across Civil and Defence business lines and based at our Luton site, occasional travel to visit equipment suppliers will be required. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work on several value streams within current programmes developing new and existing manufacturing processes whilst supporting the day-to-day operations team at Luton. Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. Job Responsibilities Local project technical lead for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production. Design high capability manufacturing processes using GKNs Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite, including the APQP Core Tools. Develop, document and optimise new and existing manufacturing processes such as creation/amendment SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and Process Specifications Create and update engineering documentation to maintain configuration control and help manage point of introduction activities, first article inspection and customer approval Lead structured improvement activities to reduce process driven scrap and rework Provide MRB (Material Review Board) support to existing programmes to ensure any process deviation or product faults are reviewed and answered Make presentations at senior level internally and externally demonstrating ability to clearly communicate to the audience Identify, anticipate and offer solutions to technical problems Establish & improve production process controls Comply with company Environmental, Health, Safety and Energy procedures. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Minimum HND qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering/Aerospace Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience gained from ideally the Aerospace, Automotive, Yellow Goods industry 6Sigma Greenbelt qualification Experience in APQP standards including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability Experience of root cause analysis using Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams and 5 Whys (Five Whys) techniques Demonstrable experience of practical problem-solving techniques using A3 or 8D Desirable: Experience Leading Lean Manufacturing including process standardisation kaizen activities such as 5S Experience in lay-up processes for composite materials Specification interpretation experience We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and be flexible in your approach. The successful person will have a hands-on, creative approach to collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. xrnqpay We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

Project Manager - Robotics & Automation £55-65k + Benefits Bedfordshire (90% office based, UK travel for kick off/handover) Robotics / Engineering / Healthcare Technology Ref: 25067 A growing UK specialist in robotics and automation systems is looking for a hands-on Project Manager to take ownership of bespoke engineering projects from concept through to delivery. The business has built a strong reputation supplying industrial robots and fully integrated automation systems, supporting customers across a wide range of sectors. With a significant stock of robots and full in-house design capability, every project is unique. Following a period of internal change, this role is key to stabilising and growing the projects function, working directly with the Managing Director. Project Manager - The Role: As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for delivering multiple bespoke automation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers across controls, robotics, mechanical design and electrical engineering. Managing projects end-to-end, from initial handover through to final sign- off Coordinating a team of ~6 engineers (controls, robotics, mechanical and electrical) Driving project planning, timelines, and technical delivery — not just tracking progress Ensuring clear communication across engineering teams, suppliers, and customers Attending key customer meetings including project kick-offs and handovers (UK-wide) Identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining delivery momentum Supporting continuous improvement across project delivery and team structure This is a hands-on role, requiring someone who takes ownership and leads from the front. Project Manager - The Person: We are looking for a true Project Manager — someone who actively leads projects and teams, rather than simply coordinating or reporting. You will bring: Proven experience delivering industrial automation projects Background in robotics, controls, mechanical or electrical engineering Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams Strong organisational and leadership skills with a proactive approach Ability to take ownership, make decisions, and drive projects forward Good communication skills, comfortable working with both engineers and customers Desirable: Experience with industrial robotics or system integration Awareness of machinery safety standards (e.g. UKCA / CE) The business is now focused on strengthening its project delivery capability. This key role offers the opportunity to play an important part in that journey, working closely with the Managing Director to build and scale the projects function. Located in Bedfordshire, this role would be commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Biggleswade, Woburn, St Neots, Luton, Kettering, Northampton, Hatfield and Cambridge. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke

Site Manager - Externals & Yard Slabs Major Construction Project | Externals / Groundworks Package Our client, a leading main contractor delivering major, logistics‑heavy construction projects, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of the externals and yard slabs package on a high‑profile scheme. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role suited to a decisive Site Manager who is comfortable taking control of large‑scale groundworks packages in a live construction environment. The Role As Site Manager, you will act as the single point of responsibility for the external works package, taking over day‑to‑day control from the engineering function and driving safe, high‑quality delivery to programme. You will lead all aspects of the groundworks and concrete yard slabs works, coordinating subcontractors, plant, logistics, and temporary works while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Full management and leadership of the externals and yard slabs works package Delivery of works safely, on programme, and to required quality standards Day‑to‑day control ofgroundworks including: Earthworks Drainage Underground services Sub‑base construction Concrete yard slabs Planning, sequencing, and coordination of activities to support programme delivery Management of subcontractor performance, productivity, and compliance Coordination of plant movements and site logistics within a live operational environment Maintaining effective pedestrian and plant segregation and traffic management controls Reviewing and monitoring RAMS and SSOW in line with company requirements Shared leadership of daily activity briefings (DABS), ensuring clear communication of risks and controls Ensuring all permits are in place, understood, and adhered to Liaison with the Senior Site Engineer for inspections, verification, and technical sign‑off Ensuring works are inspected, checked, and approved prior to progression Coordination with TWC, engineers, and surveyors for temporary works and setting‑out Ensuring company and statutory inspections are carried out by subcontractors Proactive identification and escalation of programme, safety, and coordination risks Driving quality control in collaboration with engineering and site management teams Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, photos, inspections, and briefings Supporting incident and near‑miss management and ensuring close‑out of actionsCandidate Requirements To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: Proven experience managing large‑scale external works packages on major construction projects Strong technical understanding of: Earthworks Groundworks and drainage Concrete yards and heavy‑duty external slabs Experience working on live, logistics‑intensive sites Solid working knowledge of RAMS, permits, and temporary works A track record of managing subcontractors and driving performance SMSTS CSCS Black or White First Aid at Work CAT & Genny (Level 4 or above) Personal Attributes Decisive, proactive, and confident taking full control of a complex package Strong safety leadership - willing to stop unsafe work immediately Organised and systems‑driven, with the discipline to follow company processes Clear, direct communicator capable of managing subcontract management teams Calm and effective under pressure, able to manage competing priorities