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Defence Project Manager

Job in Poole, Dorset County, BH15, England, UK
Listing for: Copello Global
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-12
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 80000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Copello have partnered with an established defence manufacturer in the recruitment of a Commercial Project Manager, based in Poole. This role will be the principal point of contact for all assigned projects, directing and managing the preparation of deliverables and payment milestones within specific contract terms.

This is a great opportunity to make the role your own and be the lead contact between the customer and internal teams.

Responsibilities:
  • Assisting the Business Development and Bids team in planning phases for new opportunities
  • Creating work breakdown structures, project and resource plans, risk identification and mitigation plans
  • Managing new and existing contracts, adhering to contractual obligations, deadlines and budgeted costs
  • Delivering payment milestones within specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits
  • Undertaking regular formal documented reviews of contracts reporting and reporting contract progress
  • Creating standardised documentation and reporting templates for use across all projects/major contracts within the Business Unit
    • Ideal Candidates Will Have:
  • Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a relevant Project Management role within a technical sector
  • Degree within Engineering or Science, or similar level education
  • Experience with in the Defence industry delivering technical engineering solutions
  • Lean Six Sigma yellow or green belt is highly desirable
  • Engineering experience within the civil or military aviation industry would be desirable

    • The company offers a competitive salary plus fantastic learning and development opportunities. The role is based out of Poole with flexible working, and is commutable from Bournemouth, Weymouth, Salisbury, Southampton.

    Seniority Level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment Type

    Full-time

    Job Function

    Project Management

    Industries

    Engineering Services and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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