Project Manager - Defence

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a professional to lead the delivery of defence programmes. This role involves managing various projects across scope, cost, and governance within regulated defence environments. Candidates should have proven experience in UK defence programmes and strong project management skills. The position offers a salary between £50,000 and £70,000, alongside a car allowance and benefits such as permanent health insurance. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements are also available.

Benefits

Car allowance

Permanent health insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Sole British nationality with birth in the UK.
• Proven experience delivering UK defence programmes within regulated settings.
• Strong project management capability across planning, cost, risk, and stakeholder control.

Responsibilities

• Managing defence projects from definition through delivery and close-out.
• Coordinating technical, commercial, and delivery inputs to maintain control.
• Operating within defence governance assurance and reporting frameworks.
• Using project data to support decisions and delivery confidence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder control

Risk management

Understanding of programme controls

Job description

You will lead the delivery of defence programmes with clear ownership across scope cost and governance. This role offers progression responsibility and long-term exposure within regulated defence environments.

Must-have eligibility

• Sole British nationality with birth in the UK.
• Proven experience delivering UK defence programmes within regulated settings.
• Strong project management capability across planning cost risk and stakeholder control.

Rewards

£50,000 to £70,000 plus car allowance.

What you will work on

• Managing defence projects from definition through delivery and close‑out.
• Coordinating technical commercial and delivery inputs to maintain control.
• Operating within defence governance assurance and reporting frameworks.
• Using project data to support decisions and delivery confidence.

Skills and experience

• Background in project management within defence infrastructure or complex delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of programme controls and risk management.
• Exposure to NEC contracts is desirable but not essential.
• Confidence engaging with senior and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Benefits and flexibility

• Car allowance.
• Permanent health insurance.
• Private medical insurance.

Location and pattern

Various locations across UK. Hybrid working with travel to client sites.