Senior Project Manager - Technical Communications (Antennas)

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)