Company: ES Recruit
Location: Plymouth
Posted: April 17th, 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a major defence programme based in Devonport. This role will lead the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment, ensuring successful outcomes across safety, programme, commercial and stakeholder objectives.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
This position would suit a Senior Project Manager with an engineering background and proven experience delivering projects within nuclear or defence sectors. It will appeal to someone who is confident managing complex programmes, leading multi-disciplinary teams and operating within secure, safety-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with scope, cost and programme targets
• Manage relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal teams within a secure environment
• Oversee project budgets, risk management and commercial performance
• Coordinate engineering, planning and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution
• Ensure compliance with defence and nuclear regulatory standards and security requirements
In return you’ll receive a salary of £80k with hybrid working (3 days per week onsite in Devonport). Expenses are available for those travelling.
So if you’re looking for a new role within a defence programme delivering critical infrastructure, get in touch today with Mark Dorey on , or call on . xwzovoh
Please note: Due to the nature of the project, applicants must be British Nationals and hold active SC Clearance.