Engineering Project Manager - Defence, Onsite UK

NP Aerospace; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance rewards

Flexible hours

Holiday entitlement

Defence leave

Pension

Life cover

Health plan

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

NP Aerospace is seeking two Project Managers to lead the delivery of technically focused engineering projects within the Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares unit. You will manage a portfolio with emphasis on the PMETS contract, supporting vehicles such as Cougar, Foxhound and HMTV, ensuring timely, budget-conscious outcomes.

The role requires UK National status with eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Qualifications

• Degree-level education, preferably in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in project management within a technical, defence, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project planning tools and Microsoft Office (including MS Project).
• Experience managing budgets, risks, and governance documentation.
• Excellent communication skills – able to engage across engineering and leadership teams.
• UK National, with eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering projects from planning to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion.
• Define project requirements, oversee technical direction, and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Guide engineering change processes and support teams in solving technical challenges throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure governance and reporting; support bids and portfolio growth.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk & governance

Project planning tools

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

MS Project

Job description

NP Aerospace is seeking two Project Managers to lead the delivery of technically focused engineering projects within the Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares unit. You will manage a portfolio with emphasis on the PMETS contract, supporting vehicles such as Cougar, Foxhound and HMTV, ensuring timely, budget-conscious outcomes.

The role requires UK National status with eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC).