Drowning in timelines but still can’t move the needle? Sick of managing projects where you’re more admin than action? If you want to run defence-focused engineering programmes with teeth and actually deliver something meaningful, keep reading. Why this role is different This isn’t about herding cats. You’ll be embedded in a specialist business unit delivering engineered systems into defence. That means real ownership, real technical input, and real accountability - from defining scope and wrangling suppliers, to managing client expectations and landing projects on time, right first time. You won’t be stuck chasing updates from five layers of middle management. This is hands-on, cross-functional delivery, backed by a leadership team that wants things done. What they’re about The company operates with the autonomy of an agile engineering business, but with the backing of a global group. They’re specialists in air movement technology - bespoke systems used in military, industrial, and critical environments. You’ll be leading programmes that deliver highly regulated, build-to-order products where quality and timing matter and nothing is off-the-shelf. What’s in it for you Full-cycle project ownership - not just status updates Hybrid working, early Friday finishes 25 days holiday, Christmas shutdown, bank hols 4% pension, life assurance, sick pay Mental health support, learning budget, and a proper culture Coffee, parking, and the kind of team that has your back Who would thrive here You’ve run engineering projects before, ideally in defence, aerospace or a similar regulated industry. You know your way around MS Project, risk registers, BOMs and budgets — and you can hold your own with clients, suppliers, and internal tech teams. You don’t need hand-holding. You spot issues before they become delays. You’re collaborative but decisive. And you understand that delivering on spec, on time, is everything. You’ll need to be BPSS cleared, or willing to get it sorted. Want to own real projects, not just coordinate chaos? Send your CV — or message for a no-fluff chat. We’ll tell you everything you need to know