Project Manager

Project Manager (2 Roles Available) | Defence Company | Sandwich, Kent | Up to £55,000 | SC Clearance Eligibility Required

MERITUS are excited to be partnering with an innovative Defence company in Sandwich to recruit 2 Project Managers to assist with their increased project workload.

This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in project delivery, risk management, and cross-functional leadership, especially within mechanical, electro-optical, or systems engineering environments. Exposure to working on Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (STAR) systems or similar military-grade technologies will be highly beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you’ll lead mission-critical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery to the highest standards. Please note candidates must be eligible for SC level security clearance to be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-value defence or engineering projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, schedules, and cost reports.
• Manage risk proactively, identifying potential issues early and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments, suppliers, and external stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
• Support bids and proposals by providing project delivery insights, costing analysis, and customer-aligned strategies.

Skills Required:

• Proven project management experience in defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environments.
• Strong working knowledge of PRINCE2, PMP, or other recognised project management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both client-facing and internal.
• Eligibility for SC level security clearance.
• Technical understanding of engineering disciplines such as mechanical, software, electro-optical, or systems architecture.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £55,000
• 9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.