Defence Project Manager – R&D Delivery (Hybrid)

TKMS ATLAS UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge, partnering with a leading UK defence engineering and technology organisation, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join an established team delivering engineering and R&D programmes. Based in Dorset with hybrid working, you will manage a range of projects from concept through to design, development, testing and final delivery, including bid support, costings and risk management.

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative defence technologies and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineering, technical or R&D-focused projects.
• Background within Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Engineering or another highly regulated technical environment.
• Experience managing projects involving the design, development and build of products or systems.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders, proposals and contract delivery activities.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of contractual obligations and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead project teams while maintaining a collaborative and team-focused approach.
• Demonstrable track record of successful project delivery within small to medium-sized programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle delivery of engineering and R&D projects from concept through to final acceptance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, work breakdown structures and delivery milestones.
• Manage project risks, opportunities, dependencies and change control processes.
• Work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, customers and key stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Support bidding and business development activities by contributing to project planning, cost estimation, resource forecasting and risk management.
• Manage contractual deliverables and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership, customers and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate subcontractors and external partners where required.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery activities.

Skills

Defence project experience

R&D project delivery

Stakeholder management

Lifecycle management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Morson Edge, partnering with a leading UK defence engineering and technology organisation, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join an established team delivering engineering and R&D programmes. Based in Dorset with hybrid working, you will manage a range of projects from concept through to design, development, testing and final delivery, including bid support, costings and risk management.

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative defence technologies and collaborate with