Senior Project Manager

Electus Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join us in a pivotal role at the forefront of a significant MOD submarine programme, where you will define the delivery model before the construction phase begins. This permanent position requires a blend of engineering expertise, MOD experience, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive MOD project experience, ideally in naval or submarine domains.
• Experience managing complex programmes or large workstreams.
• Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders in a defence environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of delivery workstreams.
• Produce structured plans, cost models, and delivery documentation.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable organisational plans.

Skills

Structured thinking

Confident communication

Delivery focus

Education

Degree in engineering or similar technical discipline

Job description

Lead the blueprint for delivery on a major MOD submarine programme

At a critical point in one of the UK’s most sensitive defence programmes, this role offers a rare chance to take the lead in shaping how delivery will work—before the build even begins.
This is not about firefighting an existing project. It is about designing a delivery model that will stand the test of time. You will be responsible for planning, costing and defining the organisational design of a complex programme within the nuclear submarine space.

It is the concept phase. There is room for leadership. For clarity. For setting direction.

You’ll work independently and collaboratively, trusted to engage with senior stakeholders across both industry and government. You’ll help define not just how the project is structured, but how delivery gets done.

The work ahead

• Lead the definition of delivery workstreams
• Produce structured plans, cost models and delivery documentation
• Interface with key client and supplier stakeholders
• Translate strategic goals into actionable organisational plans
• Support a complex and politically sensitive programme with lasting impact

What you’ll need

• A strong foundation in engineering or similar technical discipline (degree essential)
• Extensive MOD project experience, ideally with a focus on naval or submarine domains
• Experience managing complex programmes or large workstreams
• A consultancy mindset: structured thinking, confident communication and delivery focus
• The credibility to work closely with senior stakeholders in a defence environment

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.