Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineerto join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

The position is responsible for the engineering integration process for vehicle architectures.

Responsibilities include:

Design and develop the vehicle technical specifications and attributes across vehicle architectures.

Lead and resolve complex multifunctional engineering problems.

Be able to balance competing attributes and requirements to define the optimum engineering solution.

Analysis of current and future technologies and competitor products to ensure the future competitiveness of our client’s products by influencing client’s strategies, coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.

Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and Cross-functional Vehicle Systems.

Enthusiasm for vehicles and their development.

Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical information.

Good IT literacy eg. ability to create and manage presentations and spreadsheets.

Full UK driving licence.

Personal Profile Required:

An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a demanding environment.

An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload and that of others.

A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.

An effective team player who supports team members.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

Previous experience of whole vehicle development and validation.

Previous experience of problem-solving tools, e.g. Six sigma methods.

Previous experience of leading technical issue resolution.

Education Required:

Relevant engineering degree or other technical degree