Lead ILS Engineer

Lead ILS Engineer Contract Duration: 6 MonthsLocation: Gateshead, Newcastle, UKHourly Rate: up to £55 per hour Umbrella (flexible) We are seeking an experienced Lead ILS Engineer to support a 6-month contract while we recruit a permanent team member. This role requires a senior-level engineer who can both deliver ILS activities hands-on and provide guidance/tasking to a remote ILS engineer within the team.Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior/Lead ILS Engineer
• Ability to manage and task team members
• Background in Naval or wider Defence environments preferred

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Start: ASAP (no later than 11 May, to allow handover)
• Location: Gateshead (3 days on-site preferred; some flexibility for the right candidate)

Security Clearance:

• SC required (candidates can start with BPSS while clearance is in progress)