Lead Engineer
Location
Longford, Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
June 01, 2026
Job Title:Lead Engineer - Armoured Vehicles
Location:Coventry, UK
Core Hours:08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type:Permanent, full time and based on-site. Potential hybrid working but subject to operational needs.
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (subject to experience)
About the role
Lead engineering that protects lives.
We’re looking for a Lead Engineer – Armoured Vehicles to guide the development of complex vehicle systems and armour protection solutions used in demanding defence environments. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key engineering activities across the product lifecycle, helping turn technical concepts into robust, manufacturable vehicle systems.
You’ll work closely with the Chief Engineer and cross-functional teams to lead design delivery, support product development and ensure engineering solutions meet demanding performance, cost and quality targets. If you enjoy leading technical work, mentoring engineers and seeing...
Location:Coventry, UK
Core Hours:08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type:Permanent, full time and based on-site. Potential hybrid working but subject to operational needs.
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (subject to experience)
About the role
Lead engineering that protects lives.
We’re looking for a Lead Engineer – Armoured Vehicles to guide the development of complex vehicle systems and armour protection solutions used in demanding defence environments. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key engineering activities across the product lifecycle, helping turn technical concepts into robust, manufacturable vehicle systems.
You’ll work closely with the Chief Engineer and cross-functional teams to lead design delivery, support product development and ensure engineering solutions meet demanding performance, cost and quality targets. If you enjoy leading technical work, mentoring engineers and seeing...