Senior Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineering Project Manager

Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite

Salary: Up to £90,000 depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

The Senior Engineering Project Manager plays a key role in leading complex engineering projects from planning through delivery, providing technical direction to key decision‑making. Collaborates with global customers and suppliers to meet project outcomes, drives continuous improvement through innovative engineering practices, acts as the primary engineering contact for stakeholders, and supports a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Core duties:

• Lead large & complex Engineering projects through the full lifecycle; define the execution strategy; ensuring compliant products and services delivered on time, and to budget
• Give technical direction. Making key technical decisions and balancing trade-offs between various factors
• Work collaboratively with both our global customers and supply chain, operating as cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives, requirements and deliverables
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing innovative Engineering practices, solutions and technologies
• Serve as the primary Engineering point of contact for stakeholders into your project
• Guide and support team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in delivering Engineering projects for electronic real time systems through the full development lifecycle
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related field
• Effective leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• A driven individual with a passion for Engineering and a desire to deliver outstanding results
• Aerospace / Avionics / Maritime experience
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) (advantageous but not essential)

The Engineering Project Team:

Join our Electronic Systems Engineering leadership team and help us make a difference to our customers. At BAE Systems, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions across various Engineering disciplines. Our commitment to excellence and passion for success has driven us to become industry leaders.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 21st April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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