Senior Project Manager – Technical Communications; Antennas Leominster; jc

Senior Project Manager – Technical Communications (Antennas) vacancy in Leominster (107jc)

Senior Project Manager – Technical Communications (Antennas) (107jc) – Leominster – Circa £63k + Benefits

An established UK engineering organisation specialising in advanced communications systems and antenna technology is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-value technical programmes.

This role would suit individuals from a military, defence, or engineering background, particularly those with experience in communications systems, signals, ISR, or equipment delivery, who are looking to transition into a senior leadership position in industry.

You will take ownership of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery against time, cost, and performance, while operating within a structured and compliance-driven environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with customers.

• Delivering multiple complex engineering projects simultaneously
• Leading structured project governance (risk, reporting, assurance, change control)
• Managing detailed project plans including timelines, resources, and risk registers
• Taking ownership of project budgets and financial performance
• Leading internal teams across engineering, production, and support functions
• Managing external suppliers and ensuring delivery standards are met
• Acting as the primary interface with customers and key stakeholders
• Controlling scope, commercial delivery, and contract milestones
• Supporting invoicing aligned to project progress
• Identifying and escalating risks in a timely and structured manner
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulated processes
• Driving continuous improvement and capturing lessons learned

• Formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent)
• Proven experience delivering multiple complex projects in parallel
• Strong financial and commercial management of projects
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams
• Stakeholder and customer engagement at senior levels
• Supplier and contractor management
• Background in a technical, engineering, or communications environment
• Strong planning capability (e.g. MS Project or equivalent tools)

• Experience with in defence, MOD, or military environments
• Background in RF systems, communications equipment, or antenna technology
• Experience working in structured, compliance‑driven organisations
• Advanced project qualifications (e.g. PPQ, ChPP)

• Project / Programme Manager (MOD / Defence projects)
• Signals Officer / Communications Specialist
• Engineering Officer (REME, Royal Engineers, RAF, Navy)
• Equipment Capability / Delivery roles
• Operations Officer with responsibility for planning and delivery

• Leading teams in high‑pressure environments
• Managing complex equipment or capability delivery
• Operating within strict governance and compliance frameworks
• Budget responsibility and resource allocation
• Stakeholder management across multiple levels

• Strong leadership and decision‑making ability
• A structured, organised approach to delivery
• Commercial awareness and financial control
• Confidence operating in customer‑facing environments
• Ability to perform in fast‑paced, high‑pressure settings
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset

• Excellent starting salary circa £63k
• Additional benefits including 26 days + Bank Holiday, Pension with employer contribution, Employee share scheme (after 12 months)
• Hybrid working possibility

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin, at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on  or  or via the website