Senior Defence Project Manager | Lead 40–60 Engineers | Hybrid UK

ALTEN LTD - UK; Manchester, Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Healthcare

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

Pension scheme with up to 6% company contributions

Wellness support program

Social events

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Defence business. This role involves managing teams of engineers to deliver various projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of project management experience, preferably within the Defence industry, and will be responsible for direct client engagement, project performance, and risk management. The position is hybrid with locations in Manchester or Bristol, involving regular travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience in the Defence industry required.
• Ability to apply for Security Clearance.
• Must hold a UK Passport and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers for successful delivery of client projects.
• Deliver various project types on time and budget.
• Monitor team performance and set key performance indicators.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Engineering

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Defence business. This role involves managing teams of engineers to deliver various projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of project management experience, preferably within the Defence industry, and will be responsible for direct client engagement, project performance, and risk management. The position is hybrid with locations in Manchester or Bristol, involving regular travel across the UK.