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