Project Manager (2 Roles Available) | Defence Company | Sandwich, Kent | Up to £55,000 | SC Clearance Eligibility Required
MERITUS are excited to be partnering with an innovative Defence company in Sandwich to recruit 2 Project Managers to assist with their increased project workload.
This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in project delivery, risk management, and cross-functional leadership, especially within mechanical, electro-optical, or systems engineering environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you'll lead mission-critical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery to the highest standards. Please note candidates must be eligible for SC level security clearance to be considered.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-value defence or engineering projects on time, within scope and budget.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, schedules, and cost reports.
Manage risk proactively, identifying potential issues early and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Support bids and proposals by providing project delivery insights, costing analysis, and customer-aligned strategies.
Proven project management experience in defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environments.
Strong working knowledge of PRINCE2, PMP, or other recognised project management frameworks.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both client-facing and internal.
Eligibility for SC level security clearance.
Technical understanding of engineering disciplines such as mechanical, software, electro-optical, or systems architecture.
Private medical insurance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent