Systems Delivery Lead
Electus Recruitment Solutions
· posted 13 August 2026
Salary
£50,000 – £57,500 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Greater Manchester
Category
Engineering
Shape the future direction of complex defence systems by influencing how proven technology is reused, adapted and integrated across multiple programmes. This is a rare opportunity to apply broad engineering experience at a strategic level while helping drive cost, time and technical efficiencies across nationally important capabilities.
Essential requirements
Experience delivering complex engineered products across the full lifecycle
Broad engineering background with a strong understanding of design and development processes
Ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders
Experience leading technical activities across multiple projects or programmes
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and technical risk managementWhat is in it for you
£50,000 to £57,500 plus bonus and a strong overall package.
What you will be doing
Drive engineering commonality, modularity and reuse across multiple defence programmes
Assess opportunities to reuse existing technologies and design solutions while balancing performance, risk and security considerations
Lead the management of technical risks, product dependencies and obsolescence challenges
Work closely with engineering, commercial and finance teams to improve efficiency and reduce duplication of effort
Influence future product strategies through informed technical decision making
Act as a key link between engineering functions, specialist teams and programme stakeholdersYour experience
Significant experience within systems engineering or a related engineering discipline
Understanding of complex products and their development lifecycles
Ability to analyse and communicate sophisticated technical issues with clarity
Experience balancing technical performance, cost and delivery considerations
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Experience of commonality, modularity, reuse or product standardisation approaches would be advantageousWhere you will work
Bolton, hybrid working with 2 to 3 days per week onsite. Alternatively can be based in Bristol or Hertfordshire.
Equal opportunities
Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Selection will be based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.
These vacancies require Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.
This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
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