Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager – Defence Technology / Engineering

Location:

South West England. Hybrid working available.

Salary:
Up to £70k. Bonus & Relocation support.

A growing engineering and defence technology organisation is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex hardware and software engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded Project Manager with experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering programmes within defence, aerospace, maritime, or other highly regulated industries.

• Lead and manage engineering projects involving hardware, software, firmware, and systems development
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external suppliers
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements
• Monitor project performance, risks, costs, and delivery milestones
• Produce project reports and communicate progress to internal stakeholders and customers
• Support bid activities, planning, and cost estimation
• Manage project change control and risk mitigation activities
• Ensure projects follow structured development and NPI processes
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout delivery

• Previous experience managing technical engineering projects
• Background as a mechanical, electrical, systems, electronics or software engineer
• Strong understanding of hardware and software development life cycles
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and project resources
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools

• Experience delivering projects within defence or military environments
• Understanding of surveillance, sensing, communications, or electro-optic technologies
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and gated development processes

• Salary up to £70,000
• Relocation support
• Bonus / profit‑sharing scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contribution
  
  Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 9‑day fortnight
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.