Project Manager – Defence

Company: Electus Recruitment Solutions
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Job Description

You will lead the delivery of defence programmes with clear ownership across scope cost and governance. This role offers progression responsibility and long-term exposure within regulated defence environments.

Must-have eligibility

  • Sole British nationality with birth in the UK.
  • Proven experience delivering UK defence programmes within regulated settings.
  • Strong project management capability across planning cost risk and stakeholder control.

Rewards

£50,000 to £70,000 plus car allowance.

What you will work on

  • Managing defence projects from definition through delivery and close-out.
  • Coordinating technical commercial and delivery inputs to maintain control.
  • Operating within defence governance assurance and reporting frameworks.
  • Using project data to support decisions and delivery confidence.

Skills and experience

  • Background in project management within defence.
  • Strong understanding of programme controls and risk management.
  • Confidence engaging with senior and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Benefits and flexibility

  • Car allowance.
  • Permanent health insurance.
  • Private medical insurance.

Location and pattern

Various locations across UK. Hybrid working with travel to client sites.

Posted: March 25th, 2026