Defence Industry Engineering Project Manager

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Morgan Ryder Full time

At Morgan Ryder, we are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead our engineering function and oversee the successful delivery of complex projects in the defence sector.

We offer a competitive £60,000 - £80,000 per annum salary package, which includes a range of benefits and opportunities for career growth.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing engineering resources, planning capacity, mentoring the team, solving complex problems, and being the interface between engineering and other key departments.

  1. Lead all engineering projects from inception to successful completion.
  2. Act as Technical Authority, ensuring each stage of project receives adequate challenge, review, and signature.
  3. Oversee the day-to-day activities of the engineering team, ensuring efficient resource utilisation and the successful delivery of engineering and project objectives.
  4. Strategically plan short- and long-term workload, balancing priorities to meet operational and project deadlines.
  5. Coach and mentor the engineering team, building a culture of high performance and accountability.
  6. Quickly provide effective solutions to engineering challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  7. Maintain close liaison with Operations and Sales teams to align engineering activities with overall business goals.
  8. Act as the primary engineering contact for customers, ensuring requirements are fully understood and delivered.

To be considered for this role, you will require:

  • A degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience of Project Management or Technical Management in a process-driven, safety-critical environment.
  • Strong technical mindset, ideally with knowledge of the Defence/Aerospace industry.
  • Results-oriented, capable of planning and delivering projects within set deadlines.
  • Proven leadership skills, with a track record of optimising team performance and successfully managing engineering projects.
  • Strong relationship management skills, able to engage, negotiate, and influence key stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Experience managing project budgets with a commercially astute approach.
  • Proficiency in project management software, alongside strong experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

If you're passionate about managing complex projects, leading talented engineers, and solving challenges in the defence industry, we want to hear from you.



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