Work Package Manager
Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Work Package Manager
Luton
12-Month Contract
Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or obtain a high level of UK security clearance
Overview: As the Engineering Work Package Manager, you will be required to define and structure the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), plan and schedule engineering activities, and provide regular progress reports. You will also establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and effectiveness, using these to monitor and improve engineering performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the engineering side of projects
Providing teams with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes
Ensuring teams operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function
Manage multi-disciplinary teams across sites
Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager and Functional Heads
Monitor progress, risks, and technical performance
Make sure designs meet customer needs and are fully documented
Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised
Required Experience
Ability to plan and organise engineering work packages
Good problem-solving skills
Experience managing budgets and schedules
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including manager, suppliers and customers
Strong Leadership ability
Solid understanding of the engineering lifecycle
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
Luton
12-Month Contract
Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or obtain a high level of UK security clearance
Overview: As the Engineering Work Package Manager, you will be required to define and structure the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), plan and schedule engineering activities, and provide regular progress reports. You will also establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and effectiveness, using these to monitor and improve engineering performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the engineering side of projects
Providing teams with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes
Ensuring teams operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function
Manage multi-disciplinary teams across sites
Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager and Functional Heads
Monitor progress, risks, and technical performance
Make sure designs meet customer needs and are fully documented
Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised
Required Experience
Ability to plan and organise engineering work packages
Good problem-solving skills
Experience managing budgets and schedules
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including manager, suppliers and customers
Strong Leadership ability
Solid understanding of the engineering lifecycle
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
Reference: 225262008
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Work Package Manager
Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Work Package Manager
Luton
12-Month Contract
Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or obtain a high level of UK security clearance
Overview: As the Engineering Work Package Manager, you will be required to define and structure the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), plan and schedule engineering activities, and provide regular progress reports. You will also establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and effectiveness, using these to monitor and improve engineering performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the engineering side of projects
Providing teams with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes
Ensuring teams operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function
Manage multi-disciplinary teams across sites
Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager and Functional Heads
Monitor progress, risks, and technical performance
Make sure designs meet customer needs and are fully documented
Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised
Required Experience
Ability to plan and organise engineering work packages
Good problem-solving skills
Experience managing budgets and schedules
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including manager, suppliers and customers
Strong Leadership ability
Solid understanding of the engineering lifecycle
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
Luton
12-Month Contract
Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or obtain a high level of UK security clearance
Overview: As the Engineering Work Package Manager, you will be required to define and structure the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), plan and schedule engineering activities, and provide regular progress reports. You will also establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and effectiveness, using these to monitor and improve engineering performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the engineering side of projects
Providing teams with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes
Ensuring teams operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function
Manage multi-disciplinary teams across sites
Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager and Functional Heads
Monitor progress, risks, and technical performance
Make sure designs meet customer needs and are fully documented
Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised
Required Experience
Ability to plan and organise engineering work packages
Good problem-solving skills
Experience managing budgets and schedules
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including manager, suppliers and customers
Strong Leadership ability
Solid understanding of the engineering lifecycle
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
Reference: 225262008
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