Senior Project Manager

Copello have partnered with an established defence practice who are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering and business projects within a technically challenging environment.You’ll take ownership of projects from definition through to delivery, working across engineering, commercial, technical and business teams to deliver on time, on budget and to the required quality.The role also offers exposure to bids, tenders and new business, making it ideal for a Project Manager who enjoys both delivery and shaping future opportunities.What you'll be doingLead complex engineering and business projects from initiation through to deliveryOwn project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, risks and opportunitiesCoordinate multidisciplinary engineering, technical and commercial teamsManage customers, suppliers and senior internal stakeholdersProvide clear project reporting and drive actions to resolve issuesSupport bids and tenders through estimating, planning and delivery strategyTranslate customer requirements into achievable project plansManage changing priorities, requirements and dependenciesImprove project delivery processes and project management practicesSupport and mentor less experienced project managers where appropriateWhat we're looking forWe’re open to Project Managers from a range of backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:Complex engineering, technical or product development projectsDefence, aerospace, manufacturing or other regulated industriesMultidisciplinary project deliveryBid management, tendering, estimating or new businessManaging budgets, schedules, resources, risks and opportunitiesCustomer-facing delivery and senior stakeholder managementFormal project governance and delivery frameworksYou’ll also bring strong communication and influencing skills, commercial awareness, structured problem-solving abilities and the confidence to take ownership in complex or ambiguous environments.Please note: Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates must be British Citizens or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship and will be required to undergo BPSS checks.Contact Georgia at Copello:07425 490685 | georgia@copello.co.uk