Delivery Manager (Engineering)

Engineering Delivery Manager UK Wide | Akkodis At Akkodis, we combine engineering expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. With over 50,000 specialists across 30 countries, we deliver innovation in areas including AI, cybersecurity, software, robotics, systems engineering, and digital transformation. We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex engineering programmes across the full project lifecycle. The Role As an Engineering Delivery Manager, you will take ownership of engineering delivery across major programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and project leadership, you’ll coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities from concept through integration, verification, and final delivery. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical leadership capability, a systems-thinking mindset, and experience operating within regulated or configuration-controlled environments. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering delivery across the full systems engineering lifecycle Manage engineering work packages to meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets Develop and maintain Engineering Management Plans Support bids, estimation, planning, and resource forecasting activities Coordinate engineering teams across multiple disciplines Drive system design, architecture, and interface management activities Lead stakeholder engagement and facilitate design reviews Oversee Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ) activities Identify and manage programme risks, issues, and opportunities Ensure compliance with engineering governance and configuration control processes About You You’ll be a confident engineering leader with proven experience delivering complex engineering programmes in highly regulated environments. Essential Experience & Skills Proven track record delivering complex engineering or technical projects Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles and systems engineering principles Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, and engineering deliverables Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Knowledge of IVVQ and configuration-controlled environments Strong leadership, planning, and risk management capability Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) Desirable Chartered Engineer status Defence, aerospace, rail, automotive, or other safety-critical industry experience Understanding of Lean and Agile methodologies IPMA certification or equivalent project delivery experience Leadership or coaching qualifications Service Leaver applications welcomed Why Join Akkodis? You’ll be part of a global business at the forefront of engineering and digital innovation, working on impactful projects that shape the future of technology. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for continuous development, and the chance to work alongside world-class engineering talent across multiple sectors. If you're ready to lead complex engineering delivery in a fast-moving, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.