Job Description

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular roleSalary: £60,000+ Dependent on skills & experience What you’ll be doing:Direct line management of all Principal Mechanical Engineers within the WTAOversight of mechanical engineering resource pool within the Warship Technical Authority (WTA)Ensure Mechanical Discipline maintains the right level of trained, professional engineers, including appropriate subject matter experts, in accordance with the demands placed by the WTA Delivery LeadsManage resource movement within the WTA and the wider BAE Systems organisation, to ensure engineers obtain the necessary development and experienceLiaising with the wider BAE Systems organisation to grow and maintain links and relationships with wider network of expertiseAct as the focal point for all line managers within the Mechanical Engineering Discipline to ensure effective and consistent delivery of personnel management activitiesRepresent the Warship Technical Authority Mechanical Discipline at internal reviews and management meetings, including management of the relationship with the Mechanical Engineering Function within Maritime & LandYour skills and experiences:A personable and professional approach that positively influences the team dynamicA considerable background in people and capability management in a complex engineering organisationExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across engineering, functional, and programme boundariesExperienced in growing team capabilities through individual development and mentoringSkilled at problem solving to enable decisions and prioritisation, when dealing with unexpected demands and ambiguous informationEffective at building and maintaining a network of relationships in support of developing the technical expertise of the discipline