Engineering Manager – Power & Propulsion

Engineering Manager – Power & Propulsion

Join BAE Systems and contribute to pioneering progress in defence, aerospace, and security. This role offers the opportunity to be part of delivering advanced, technology-led solutions and shaping a safer future.

As the Engineering Manager for Power & Propulsion on the River Class Destroyer (RCD) Programme, you will provide essential technical leadership, management, and engineering expertise. This role involves delivering complex scope that includes new technologies, design changes, and close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and key programme stakeholders.

You will be accountable for the successful delivery of the power and propulsion system, ensuring it meets cost, quality, schedule, and performance requirements. This includes coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, resolving technical conflicts, and ensuring seamless integration of systems and capabilities across the platform.

Core Duties:

• Lead the delivery of the Power & Propulsion discipline, ensuring design maturity, requirements compliance, and effective system, compartment, and spatial integration to time, quality, and cost.
• Manage suppliers throughout their lifecycle, from technical specification and contract award to design review, integration, and delivery.
• Drive design development and programme execution, overseeing 3D model reviews, layout development, issue resolution, and milestone achievement.
• Maintain delivery plans, manage risks and performance, and provide clear governance and stakeholder engagement across the programme.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the detailed design team, build yard, and prime contractor, to develop the design through its lifecycle.
• Manage, maintain, and be accountable for a detailed plan, including assigning tasks, monitoring, and reporting on progress and performance.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Engineers, fostering an inclusive culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring professional standards.

Essential Skills:

• A strong understanding of power generation and propulsion system design and integration, coupled with robust project management, performance measurement, and risk management skills.
• Proven ability to manage high-performing teams through goal alignment, coaching, talent development, change leadership, and accountability, ensuring scope is managed to plan and reported against.
• Capability to deliver complex engineering solutions to demanding specifications, including resolving conflicts, managing trade-offs, and achieving successful outcomes through collaboration and negotiation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal technical teams, IPT leads, and customers.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or a relevant discipline), with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards professional registration.

The Power and Propulsion Team is a group of qualified engineers trusted to deliver critical systems for the River Class Destroyer Programme. You will take ownership of the entire propulsion train, working independently in a fast-paced environment, supported by experts, and responsible for equipment fundamental to the ship's success.

BAE Systems offers a career with purpose and limitless possibilities, providing opportunities for lifelong learning, meaningful work, and personal growth. Enjoy rewards tailored to your needs, support for your wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle in a supportive and inclusive culture.

Please note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Successful applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Higher levels of National Security Vetting may also be required, typically necessitating 5-10 years of continuous residency in the UK.