Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical

Marlow, Buckinghamshire Aerospace and Defence Up to £65,000 DOE

An opportunity to lead the delivery of complex engineering projects within a high-performance aerospace environment. This role offers a 70% focus on project engineering and 30% hands-on mechanical design, supporting the development of cutting-edge mechanical products for military and civil aviation platforms.

As part of a collaborative and technically driven team, you'll oversee full-lifecycle projects, from requirements capture through to production, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary aerospace engineering projects, managing scope, risk, budgets, and schedules when required. Act as technical lead across development programmes and customer-facing bids. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients to ensure aligned delivery. Apply mechanical engineering expertise to support design, prototyping, and validation activities. Generate and review technical documentation and drawings in line with BS8888. Utilise 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks), FEA, and CFD tools to support engineering decisions. Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes, and legacy product performance.Your Profile

Background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with proven project leadership experience. Strong knowledge of aerospace prod...