Our client a supplier of advanced manufacturing and high-precision CNC machining to the global defense, aerospace, automotive, and heavy industrial sectors has requested we search for a Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Military/Defence/Aerospace Key Factors Defence Contract &

- Program Management

Capital Project &

- Manufacturing

Tender &

- Proposal Management

Regulatory Compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR, ISO/AS9100)

Responsibilities Responsible for leading projects through their entire lifecycle (pre-award activities to post-award execution)

Managing projects involving large-scale manufacturing, capital investment (CAPEX), and industrial capability development.

Project Manager lead and oversee a team of project coordinators, engineers, planners

Knowledge Project management methodologies and lifecycle practices (PMBOK or equivalent)

Defence contracting processes and compliance frameworks

Manufacturing processes, engineering workflows, and quality systems (ISO, AS9100)

Cost control, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVMS)

Industrial security and export compliance (CGP, ITAR, EAR)

Construction and CAPEX project principles within manufacturing settings

ERP/MRP systems and project scheduling software (e.g. MS Project)

Financial acumen for cost analysis, forecasting, and capital planning

Core Competencies Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities

Drive continuous improvement

Project Planning &

- Execution

Defence Contract &





- Program Management

Capital Project &

- Manufacturing Oversight

Tender &

- Proposal Management

Cost, Schedule &

- Rick Control (EVMS)

Regulatory Compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR, ISO/AS9100)

Client &

- Stakeholder Engagement

Education &

Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred

10+ years of progressive experience managing complex technical and capital projects in a defence manufacturing or industrial production environment.

Proven success leading multidisciplinary project teams through both pre-award and post-award project phases.

Experience with and strong understanding of defence contract models (Firm Fixed Price, CPFF, IDIQ), and compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR)

Hands-on experience managing manufacturing or facility CAPEX programs, including commissioning and start-up

Perks Extensive Health &

- Dental Coverage

Defined contribution Pension Plan

Annual Bonus Program

Competitive Wages

Job-Security (Long outstanding and growing company)

On-the-job training

Professional designation fee paid

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Social Events/Activities

Years of Service Program

Must be a Canadian Citizen or hold a Permanent Residency.

Successful applicant must be willing to consent to and provide a security check which may include a criminal background check.

📌 Senior Project Manager - Military/Defence/Aerospace (London)
🏢 Socket.dev
📍 London