Engineering Technical Lead

Expleo have a requirement for an experienced Technical Leader who will have responsibility for leading the engineering team to deliver within a Marine Defence project to a key client. This is a challenging but rewarding role and the candidate must be able to demonstrate their experience, and proven capability, to manage a team to deliver project objectives. The Engineering Technical Leader will be based at the Expleo Preston office and will report directly to the Business Manager. We are looking for a dynamic individual who sets high standards in the service Expleo provide to our customers and understands the importance of getting results through a motivated and engaged workforce. Manages the engineering team to ensure that all deliverables defined in the Statement of Work (SoW) are achieved in terms of time, cost and quality. Integrates all the different technical functions of the project team to ensure that the technical requirements are met. Ensures resource capabilities and skill allocation are suitable for the project. Manage and control checking of deliverables. Manage continuous process improvement. Be the technical focal point of the team and build good working relationships with customers. Hold regular meetings with project Team leaders and Team members as agreed at the start of the project to ensure that the project is on track. Supports Project Managers in planning activities and tracking progress against the plan and identifying and prioritising project dependencies. Provides input into Project Managers on additional scope and change impact. Provide technical governance to an engineering team and ensure the technical aspects of the project comply with the QMS. Ensures the Quality representative has RFT data, reviews the processed results and ensures corrective actions are communicated to team members. Supports Project Managers on continual risk assessments during the life of the project. Work with your team to identify, develop, test and deliver cost saving initiatives. Ensures Task initiation Forms are complete (technical, schedule and allocated hours) and distributed to the team members, where appropriate. Create a positive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the skills and knowledge that they bring to the team and build a team culture of shared events and rewarding behaviour. Conduct annual & mid-term appraisals and maintain constructive feedback throughout the year. Experience of Marine hardware, systems requirements and standards. Experience in leading Engineering Teams to deliver complex multi-functional projects. Strong Engineering background for the capabilities listed. Demonstrated experience in a customer facing engineering role. Marine Defence experience preferred. 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 such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more! Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: 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 TPBN1_UKTJ