Job Description

Overview:

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Delivery Lead to oversee a major programme within our Marine Business Unit, focused on the design and engineering of sub-surface vessels. This role requires a leader with a proven track record in managing large-scale, complex engineering programmes and delivering high volumes of technical output through multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities:
Support business development and bid activities, including requirements capture, scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling. Lead the delivery of a complex, high-value programme involving sub-surface vessel design and advanced engineering analysis. Develop and maintain integrated programme plans, budgets, and schedules. Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks. Own programme financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the programme. Manage large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline. Recognised Project/Programme Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP, MSP) preferred.

Essential skills:
Strong project planning, monitoring, and change management in complex engineering environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with history of successful negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. High level of contractual and financial acumen. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and methodologies aligned with APM BoK or PMP standards.

Desired skills:
Background in naval or commercial ship design and construction. Familiarity with SQCDP performance frameworks. Knowledge of UK defence and marine industry standards and practices.

Experience:
Proven experience in delivering complex engineering projects, ideally within the defence or marine sectors, displaying a lean mindset along with experience of working with lean toolsets. Deep understanding of engineering design and analysis processes. Experience working in multi-company, multi-disciplinary environments. Experience of public speaking and/or presenting to an audience. Project management/operational delivery management experience, including fixed-price delivery.

What do I need before I apply:
UK National, SC cleared or eligible for SC

Benefits:
Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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+ Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
+ Communicating and promoting vacancies
+ Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
+ Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
+ Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people


"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive