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.

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

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

• 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.