Project Manager Deployable Engineered Systems

Position: Project Manager – Deployable Engineered Systems
We are seeking a driven and experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, deployable Engineered System Solutions (ESS) supporting the MOD, Home Office, and international clients.

This is more than a delivery role — it’s an opportunity to take ownership of high-value, operationally critical programmes that directly support defence and security operations worldwide.

If you thrive in high-accountability environments, enjoy working with multi-disciplined technical teams, and are confident engaging senior defence stakeholders, this role offers both challenge and reward.

The Role

You will take full lifecycle responsibility for multiple ESS projects — ensuring safe, compliant, on-time and on-budget delivery.

This is a visible leadership role requiring strong commercial awareness, technical understanding, and the ability to influence and build trust at senior levels within government and defence organisations.

You will:

* Own project performance from mobilisation through to completion

* Lead electrical, mechanical and technical teams in complex operational environments

* Manage budgets, financial reporting, and delegated authority

* Develop robust risk registers, KPIs and executive dashboards

* Engage confidently with MOD, Home Office and international defence stakeholders

* Produce structured MS Project plans and high-quality reporting

* Support new business opportunities and bid activity

* Champion continuous improvement, efficiency and cost optimisation

* Coach and develop project team capability

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, technically credible Project Manager with a proven track record in defence or government projects.

You will bring:

* Recognised Project Management qualification (APM preferred)

* Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (C&G minimum or equivalent)

* Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering defence or government contracts

* Experience managing MOD, Home Office or international military stakeholders

* Strong commercial awareness and financial control capability

* Advanced planning and programme management skills

* Ability to influence through structured business cases

* A proactive mindset focused on operational excellence

We offer:

* High-profile international project exposure

* Genuine ownership and leadership responsibility

* A technically driven, collaborative environment

* Career progression within a growing specialist engineering organisation

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* 25 days annual leave + BH

* 37.5-hour working week

* Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits

* Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

* Life Cover (3.5x salary)

* Pension Plan

* Salary sacrifice schemes (eBike & electric vehicle)

* Wellbeing and lifestyle platforms

If you are commercially astute, technically strong, and motivated to deliver complex international defence projects to the highest standards — we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to be part of a team delivering engineered solutions where performance, precision and accountability matter