Head of Engineering Projects; Solutions, Service & Support

Position: Head of Engineering Projects (Solutions, Service & Support)

Head of Engineering Projects (Solutions, Service & Support)

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Your impact

As an engineering leader, do you thrive on bringing bold ideas to life through outstanding execution? Do you place exceptional customer delivery at the heart of everything you do? Are you passionate about fostering innovation and building a culture of high performance within your team?

Job Description

In this role you will report to VP Engineering in CS3 and be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering complex, integrated operational support projects — maintaining customer service levels while ensuring delivery on time, to budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Identifying engineering opportunities for strategic growth in support services across Leonardo’s product portfolio, building on strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions that deliver value for both the customer and the business.
• Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team across the UK, fostering a supportive, accountable, and learning culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.
• Ensuring consistent governance and compliance across the support solutions within your portfolio, in alignment with internal and external standards and legislation.
• Monitoring and reporting on engineering activities at both sector and functional levels — including performance metrics, risks and opportunities, and resource planning and management.
• Collaborating with the wider engineering team to design and implement a continuous improvement strategy that enhances process effectiveness and develops the capability of our people.

Sector Management Team Responsibilities

• Providing counsel to other Sector leads based on own expertise.
• Developing and promoting Sector‑led initiatives within Leonardo as well as with business partners and strategic customers.
• Acting as a Sector business champion to maximise profitability and growth.

What You’ll Bring

• A proven ability to inspire teams and achieve exceptional results that contribute to business success.
• Demonstrated experience in leading change with an inclusive and collaborative approach.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across projects, business areas, and the wider Leonardo organisation.
• The confidence and empathy to respectfully challenge established ways of working and implement improvements that enhance performance and customer satisfaction.
• A customer‑focused mindset that balances customer priorities with business needs to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
• A values‑led approach to leadership that fosters a culture of high performance, integrity, and accountability.
• A passion for driving efficiency and delivering innovative solutions in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Note: This is a hybrid role which requires regular UK travel and occasional international travel.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). In addition, personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) apply and you must meet the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) for this role. For more information and guidance please visit

Why join us

• 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 Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend – Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working – Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Primary Location

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane, GB – Southampton, GB – Yeovil – Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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