Project Engineer
Leonardo
Date: 1 day ago
City: Yeovil
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Your impact
Do you want to be part of bringing latest generation rotorcraft designs to life?
Working as a Project Engineer at the Home of British Helicopters, this role offers technical variety in a customer focused domain. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Project Engineer, you’ll be responsible for Project Engineering aspects relating to the AW101, working with cross cultural customers to find a technical solution.
Working effectively at all working levels of the Company’s business, and across business functions, you will need to be flexible and resourceful in changing trials programmes and be able to represent the Company with external agencies.
You will also be responsible for the following activities
What You’ll Bring
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.
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.
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.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Your impact
Do you want to be part of bringing latest generation rotorcraft designs to life?
Working as a Project Engineer at the Home of British Helicopters, this role offers technical variety in a customer focused domain. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Project Engineer, you’ll be responsible for Project Engineering aspects relating to the AW101, working with cross cultural customers to find a technical solution.
Working effectively at all working levels of the Company’s business, and across business functions, you will need to be flexible and resourceful in changing trials programmes and be able to represent the Company with external agencies.
You will also be responsible for the following activities
- Understanding contractual and certification requirements of the customers and the certifying authorities
- Managing, analysing and co-ordinating the Systems Engineering activities relating to the air vehicle or related modifications/tasks. These activities encompass requirements capture, design, qualification, certification and acceptance by the Customer
- Providing a working level technical interface with external and internal customers and/or suppliers
- Supporting the Chief Project Engineer in all matters of safety and continued airworthiness
What You’ll Bring
- Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND/BTEC and Apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical or aeronautical engineering or an allied discipline, with comprehensive working experience
- Sound knowledge of the operation of the air vehicle, aircraft systems and operational uses
- Ability to use the DOORS package for requirements management and tracking
- A good working knowledge of helicopter engineering
- A good working knowledge of technical procedures
- A knowledge of aircraft airworthiness and safety requirements and procedures
- Knowledge of instrumentation and data analysis techniques would be advantageous
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.
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.
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.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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