Engineering Manager CCS-CI

Engineering Manager - CCS-CI

Would you like to support the Royal Navy in global operations? BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. We currently have a vacancy for an Engineering Manager - CCS-CI at our site in Broad Oak.

As an Engineering Manager - CCS-CI, you will be managing the overall Common Combat System (CCS) Common Infrastructure (CI) engineering development activities to time, cost and quality while working closely with Design Authorities for performance.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to oversee the end to end project from start all the way through to delivery where no two days will be the same. You will be given training and development and there will be mentors available to help broaden knowledge.

Your main responsibilities as an Engineering Manager will involve:

Managing a multi discipline team that draws from system engineering, instructional design and software engineering undertaking activities in accordance with BAE Systems processes to deliver the project

Creating, maintaining and updating engineering management plans

Preparing and reviewing engineering estimates and schedules relating to developments

Ensuring engineering development activities are adequately resourced to achieve the programme in the most cost-effective manner

Forecasting the required resource

Developing and maintaining a set of engineering metrics, measurements and analysis

Providing support to the Project Manager for the appropriate identification of risk and subsequent analysis

Reporting Engineering Status and issues at product & training services governance meetings

Ensuring the overarching strategic intent of Maritime Services is followed and applied

Defining the roles and responsibilities of the project engineering team in conjunction with the Project Manager and Systems Design Authorities

Your skills and qualifications as an Engineering Manager:

Understanding integration of computer-based networks

Understanding of training development and instructional design

Strong People management experience of multi discipline teams

Some knowledge of software, hardware and electrical engineering principles/issues/regulatory requirements

Ability to track and report teams training development progress

A sound knowledge of Royal Navy (RN) submarines and / or surface warship Combat System Equipment (CSE) and associated naval architectures. (desirable)

What we're looking for in you:

You will proactively identify key stakeholders [both internal, customer and end user] and their needs and build effective relationships with them. You will engender trust in influential individuals in the trainer domain within the Royal Navy, MoD and Industry. You will have a well organised and structured approach to the establishment and maintenance of trainer documentation and data.

Location: Broad Oak

Salary: Competitive

Grade: GG12

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Flexible Working: At Maritime Services, we embrace flexible and modern working arrangements and feel this is an important part of the benefits that we have on offer. It helps us to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role can be undertaken either full time, part time, job share, flexible hours or we would welcome your suggestions for how we could make this role fit your circumstances.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!

Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

We recognise that an inclusive and diverse workplace - where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential - is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.