Job Description

Your Impact:

Do you want to play a key Project Management role in delivering capability into the UK Eurofighter Typhoon fleet? The Secretary of State for Defence announced the UK ECRS Mk2 Production contract during a visit to Leonardo Edinburgh in January 2026. We have an exciting opportunity to join the ECRS Mk2 Production programme at an early stage of its lifecycle. Based in Edinburgh, you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of this programme and to collaborate closely with the ongoing development programme. The role will require a strong interface with cross-functional teams to drive the programme forward, drive efficiency, and innovation, all with an aim of maintaining the production delivery schedule required by the customer:

What you will do as Project Manager – ECRS Mk2 Production:

• In conjunction with the project accountant, monitor and control project finances and the CSR.
• Support business winning activities for Export and follow-on UK production contracts.
• Assist in adherence to Lifecycle management.
• In conjunction with manufacturing, material control, procurement and the development team, manage the phase release of material into a complex supply chain, balancing design maturing with risk.

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to work with people, negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes and be comfortable making decisions.
• Strong analytical, management & financial skills to support accurate project schedule and cost reporting.
• A level of technical and business process knowledge to aid in the development of an operational framework for production support and to manage the day-to-day activities including material supply, failure & material review boards, configuration & change management and work-package management

• APM accreditation or qualifications relevant to the role - beneficial, not essential

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

• Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

• Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. 8

Company Internal

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid