Senior Project Manager – Defence/Aerospace
📍 Location: UK (DV Clearance Required)
💰 Rate: Competitive
📅 Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Defence, Aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing? Do you hold active DV Clearance and have a track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the Role
Our client, a leading organisation within the Defence and Aerospace sector, is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead critical engineering programmes. You’ll be responsible for project planning, risk management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement while guiding junior and mid-level project managers.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Oversee the full lifecycle of engineering/manufacturing-focused projects.
✔ Manage RAID logs, planning, finance, reporting, and presentations.
✔ Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including 3rd party suppliers.
✔ Support contract and bid management processes.
✔ Lead and mentor junior and mid-level project managers.
✔ Ensure project delivery aligns with client and regulatory requirements.
Essential Criteria
✅ Mid to senior-level project management experience in Defence, Aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments.
✅ Active DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) – applications without this will not be considered.
✅ Strong experience with RAID management, project planning, financial tracking, and reporting.
✅ Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills.
✅ Proven background in contract and bid support.
✅ Experience managing teams of project managers.
Desirable
⭐ Knowledge of composite materials in engineering/manufacturing environments.
Please get in touch for more info!