At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex defence engineering projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams for successful delivery.
- Company: Innovative engineering firm with a focus on defence programmes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, flexible benefits, enhanced pension contributions, and your birthday off.
- Other info: Permanent role based in Witney, Oxfordshire with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while working with cutting-edge engineering teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management within the defence sector and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in defence and complex engineering programmes? If you’re confident managing demanding projects, engaging with MOD stakeholders and keeping multidisciplinary teams focused on delivery, this could be an excellent next step.
An innovative engineering business is looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of the coordination, governance and client-facing delivery of a significant defence programme. Working alongside established engineering leadership, you’ll provide the project management structure needed to keep a complex programme moving, bringing together engineering, production, commercial and customer stakeholders.
Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, this permanent, full-time role is primarily site-based and offers a competitive salary, depending on experience. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a flexible benefits scheme, enhanced employer pension contributions through salary sacrifice and your birthday off.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day coordination and delivery of a complex defence engineering programme.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, actions and dependencies, ensuring progress remains visible and controlled.
- Manage project meetings, reviews, risks, issues and changes while maintaining clear programme governance.
- Prepare concise reports, presentations and project updates for MOD, customer and senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate activity across engineering, production, supply chain, commercial and contracts teams to maintain delivery momentum.
- Act as a key interface with MOD and customer stakeholders, translating technical and operational challenges into clear project updates and actions.
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable Project or Programme Management experience within the defence sector, ideally involving direct MOD or major defence customer engagement.
- Experience delivering complex engineering, manufacturing, technology or advanced engineering programmes.
- Strong understanding of project governance, including schedules, risks, changes, actions, dependencies and reporting.
- Confidence communicating with engineering teams, operational colleagues, senior leadership and external customers.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to adapt and maintain momentum as priorities evolve.
- A relevant engineering, technical or project management qualification is advantageous, with APM, PRINCE2 or PMP accreditation also desirable.
If you’re an experienced defence Project Manager looking to take ownership of a significant engineering programme, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch with Niche Recruitment with any questions.
Agile Project Management Officer (H/M) in Witney employer: Niche Recruitment Ltd
Build Twenty Two is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where every project is treated with care and pride. Located in the picturesque regions of Bath, the Cotswolds, Wiltshire, and Somerset, employees benefit from working on high-end, characterful builds while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. With a focus on transparency and clear communication, Build Twenty Two empowers its team members to take initiative and contribute to the company's success.
