Defence Project Manager – SC Cleared (On-Site)

Catering; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Andover, Hampshire, is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead small-to-medium defence projects (£1m-£15m). You will own delivery from concept to manufacture, balancing technical compliance with commercial goals.

Working with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and the Programme Director, you will manage budgets, schedules, and risks, while ensuring security clearance is maintained. This role demands leadership in a regulated environment and hands-on project governance.

Qualifications

• Defence industry experience in a PM role preferred.
• Advanced capability with MS Project and Excel for scheduling and reporting.
• Experience with MRP systems or ISO 9001 internal auditing is a plus.
• Engineering or technical degree; APMP/PRINCE2 desirable.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Own project execution from concept to final manufacture.
• Control the financials, forecasts and MS Project schedules.
• Manage client and partner relationships, subcontractors and follow-on opportunities.
• Identify, monitor, and resolve daily challenges related to quality, costs, supply chain, and resources.
• Implement defined project lifecycle processes and provide monthly progress reporting to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Defence industry experience

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

MRP systems

ISO 9001 auditing

Job description

Catering in Andover, Hampshire, is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead small-to-medium defence projects (£1m-£15m). You will own delivery from concept to manufacture, balancing technical compliance with commercial goals.

Working with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and the Programme Director, you will manage budgets, schedules, and risks, while ensuring security clearance is maintained. This role demands leadership in a regulated environment and hands-on project governance.