Company:
Sanderson Government and Defence
Location: Slough
Closing Date: 17/10/2026
Salary: £550 - £600 per day
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
Delivery Manager - Digital Engineering (SC clearance)
Contract: £550-£600 per day (Inside IR35)
Hybrid - Reading (1-2 days per week)
SC Clearance Essential
We're seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Digital Engineering Capability Demonstrations for a major defence engineering programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of Digital Engineering , showcasing innovative technologies and Digital Thread capabilities across complex engineering environments.
The Role
You'll be responsible for designing and delivering compelling technical demonstrations that prove interoperability, integration and Digital Thread capabilities to customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
Working closely with engineering, IT and product teams, you'll ensure demonstration environments effectively validate cutting-edge technologies whilst driving innovation across the wider Digital Engineering ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of Digital Engineering capability demonstrations
Develop demonstration roadmaps, delivery plans and prioritised backlogs
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, IT and Digital Engineering
Deliver proof-of-concepts and technical demonstrations to validate solutions
Drive innovation through experimentation with emerging technologies
Ensure interoperability across complex toolchains and engineering platforms
Manage stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and leadership
Monitor delivery, risks and dependencies across demonstration environments
Capture feedback and implement continuous improvements
Champion Digital Thread capabilities and digital transformation initiatives
Essential Experience
Active SC Clearance (essential)
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Delivery Manager role within Defence, Aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment
Experience delivering technical demonstrations, proof-of-concepts or integration testing
Strong knowledge of Digital Engineering , Digital Thread or Engineering Toolchains
Experience working with engineering data, configuration management and lifecycle processes
Proven delivery experience across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working across engineering, IT, manufacturing and supply chain teams
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent) or equivalent experience
IT Service Management knowledge (ITIL or similar)
Desirable
API integration, middleware or event-driven architectures
Interoperability and systems integration
Cyber Security and secure engineering environments
Cloud or enterprise infrastructure
Innovation, rapid prototyping and emerging technologies
Digital Engineering platforms and modern engineering toolsets
What's on Offer
£550-£600 per day
Hybrid working - Reading (1-2 days per week)
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Digital Engineering programmes
Long-term contract with a high-profile defence organisation
Collaborative environment delivering innovative engineering capabilities
Please note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this position. Unfortunately, candidates without current SC Clearance cannot be considered.
If you're an experienced Delivery Manager with a background in Digital Engineering, Defence or Aerospace and are looking to work on innovative technology programmes, we'd love to hear from you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
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