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Project Engineering Manager

Job Description


NATS are currently seeking a Project Engineering Manager to oversee complex technical deliveries in Aberdeen. This role focuses on the high-profile management of projects within the Air Traffic Management domain, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as virtualised platforms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the technical delivery of high-profile or multiple complex work packages, ensuring alignment and resource management
  • Apply systems engineering principles to define, plan, and deliver project activities
  • Act as the technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure the quality and alignment of project outputs
  • Manage and execute the scope of work, defining activities across projects
  • Provide assurance of the content of plans and work packages to stakeholders
  • Proactively manage technical delivery risks and identify solutions
  • Oversee task management and direction to a team of engineers and subject matter experts


Job Requirements:

  • Professional engineering qualification in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a relevant field
  • Significant experience in systems engineering or technical project delivery in safety-critical environments
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously
  • Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and third-party suppliers
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to translate complex engineering issues into plain English
  • Track record of proactive problem-solving and decision-making


If you are an experienced Project Engineering Manager looking to further your career in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you.