Technical Project Manager – Defence Technology / Engineering
Location: South West England. Hybrid working available.
Salary: Up to £70k. Bonus & Relocation support.
Job Overview
A growing engineering and defence technology organisation is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex hardware and software engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded Project Manager with experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering programmes within defence, aerospace, maritime, or other highly regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage engineering projects involving hardware, software, firmware, and systems development
* Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external suppliers
* Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements
* Monitor project performance, risks, costs, and delivery milestones
* Produce project reports and communicate progress to internal stakeholders and customers
* Support bid activities, planning, and cost estimation
* Manage project change control and risk mitigation activities
* Ensure projects follow structured development and NPI processes
* Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout delivery
Requirements
* Previous experience managing technical engineering projects
* Background as a mechanical, electrical, systems, electronics or software engineer
* Strong understanding of hardware and software development lifecycles
* Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and project resources
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
Desirable
* Experience delivering projects within defence or military environments
* Understanding of surveillance, sensing, communications, or electro-optic technologies
* PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification
* Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and gated development processes
Benefits
* Salary up to £70,000
* Relocation support
* Bonus / profit‑sharing scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced pension contributionFlexible and hybrid working arrangements
* 9‑day fortnight
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
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