Senior Project Manager - Technical Communications (Antennas)

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Senior Project Manager – Technical Communications (Antennas) (107jc) – Leominster – Circa £63k + Benefits

An established UK engineering organisation specialising in advanced communications systems and antenna technology is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-value technical programmes.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

This role would suit individuals from a military, defence, or engineering background, particularly those with experience in communications systems, signals, ISR, or equipment delivery, who are looking to transition into a senior leadership position in industry.

You will take ownership of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery against time, cost, and performance, while operating within a structured and compliance-driven environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with customers.

And therefore, your typical responsibilities include:

- Delivering multiple complex engineering projects simultaneously

- Leading structured project governance (risk, reporting, assurance, change control)

- Managing detailed project plans including timelines, resources, and risk registers

- Taking ownership of project budgets and financial performance

- Leading internal teams across engineering, production, and support functions

- Managing external suppliers and ensuring delivery standards are met

- Acting as the primary interface with customers and key stakeholders

- Controlling scope, commercial delivery, and contract milestones

- Supporting invoicing aligned to project progress

- Identifying and escalating risks in a timely and structured manner

- Ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulated processes

- Driving continuous improvement and capturing lessons learned

The ideal candidate Profile will include:

Essential Experience

- Formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent)

- Proven experience delivering multiple complex projects in parallel

- Strong financial and commercial management of projects

- Experience leading cross-functional teams

- Stakeholder and customer engagement at senior levels

- Supplier and contractor management

- Background in a technical, engineering, or communications environment

- Strong planning capability (e.g. MS Project or equivalent tools)

Desirable

- Experience within defence, MOD, or military environments

- Background in RF systems, communications equipment, or antenna technology

- Experience working in structured, compliance-driven organisations

- Advanced project qualifications (e.g. PPQ, ChPP)

What This Role Suits Veterans

This position is well aligned to individuals who have operated in roles such as:

- Project / Programme Manager (MOD / Defence projects)

- Signals Officer / Communications Specialist

- Engineering Officer (REME, Royal Engineers, RAF, Navy)

- Equipment Capability / Delivery roles

- Operations Officer with responsibility for planning and delivery

Key transferable experience includes:

- Leading teams in high-pressure environments

- Managing complex equipment or capability delivery

- Operating within strict governance and compliance frameworks

- Budget responsibility and resource allocation

- Stakeholder management across multiple levels

What You will need to bring:

- Strong leadership and decision-making ability

- A structured, organised approach to delivery

- Commercial awareness and financial control

- Confidence operating in customer-facing environments

- Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure settings

- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

You will also need to fully demonstrate the following:

- Scale and complexity of projects delivered

- Budget and financial responsibility

- Stakeholder and supplier management experience

In return they are offering an excellent starting salary circa £63k, as well as additional benefits including 26 days + Bank Holiday, Pension, with employer contribution, Employee share scheme (after 12 months), with a host of other benefits. There is also the possibility of hybrid working once you fully understand the role and company.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin, at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed)
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Location:
Leominster
Salary:
£60,000 - £63,000 /annum Circa £63 k + Benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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