Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
Leominster, Herefordshire
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)
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)
Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
Nunthorpe, Yorkshire
Manufacturing Technician Supervisor (117lw) - North East UK - £35,000-£40,000 + Excellent Benefits We re supporting a UK-based engineering and technology organisation delivering specialist equipment into safety-critical and highly regulated environments worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team of technicians responsible for the build, test, and repair of complex electronic and mechanical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for ex-military engineers or senior technicians looking to transition into a leadership role within a structured, quality-driven environment. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY. You ll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a production team, ensuring outputs are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role - you ll balance people management with technical oversight, ensuring work is completed in line with defined processes, schedules, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development - Lead, coach, and develop a team of technicians Operational Delivery - Oversee daily production, assembly, and test activities, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and quality standards, maintain accurate production records, KPIs, and reporting data Technical Oversight - support hands-on assembly, testing, and fault-finding where required. Ensure high standards of workmanship across mechanical and electronic builds Health, Safety & Compliance - maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment Continuous Improvement & Collaboration - work with cross-functional teams to improve processes and efficiency. Support implementation of digital tools and production systems This role is a strong fit for those leaving or who have served in - REME / Royal Engineers / Royal Signals technical trades, RAF engineering or avionics roles, Royal Navy engineering branches, Senior NCOs or supervisors responsible for equipment, workshops, or teams If you re used to - Leading small teams in high-pressure, output-driven environments, maintaining equipment to strict standards and procedures, working within safety-critical or regulated environments, managing priorities, resources, and deadlines effectively you ll transition well into this role. What We re Looking For Proven experience leading or supervising a technical or production team Background in engineering, manufacturing, or maintenance environments Hands-on experience with assembly, testing, or repair of equipment Strong understanding of quality standards, SOPs, and HSE requirements Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and deliver to deadlines It would be desirable to have experience in regulated sectors (e.g. defence, aerospace, medical), exposure to Lean / continuous improvement methodologies, familiarity with ERP/MRP or digital production systems, Formal engineering or technical qualifications. You ll be joining a supportive and collaborative engineering team where standards matter, but people are trusted and developed. The organisation places strong emphasis on quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with a culture that will feel familiar to those from a military background. If you re an experienced technician, supervisor, or engineering NCO looking to step into a civilian role, we d be keen to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
Manufacturing Technician Supervisor (117lw) - North East UK - £35,000-£40,000 + Excellent Benefits We re supporting a UK-based engineering and technology organisation delivering specialist equipment into safety-critical and highly regulated environments worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team of technicians responsible for the build, test, and repair of complex electronic and mechanical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for ex-military engineers or senior technicians looking to transition into a leadership role within a structured, quality-driven environment. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY. You ll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a production team, ensuring outputs are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role - you ll balance people management with technical oversight, ensuring work is completed in line with defined processes, schedules, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development - Lead, coach, and develop a team of technicians Operational Delivery - Oversee daily production, assembly, and test activities, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and quality standards, maintain accurate production records, KPIs, and reporting data Technical Oversight - support hands-on assembly, testing, and fault-finding where required. Ensure high standards of workmanship across mechanical and electronic builds Health, Safety & Compliance - maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment Continuous Improvement & Collaboration - work with cross-functional teams to improve processes and efficiency. Support implementation of digital tools and production systems This role is a strong fit for those leaving or who have served in - REME / Royal Engineers / Royal Signals technical trades, RAF engineering or avionics roles, Royal Navy engineering branches, Senior NCOs or supervisors responsible for equipment, workshops, or teams If you re used to - Leading small teams in high-pressure, output-driven environments, maintaining equipment to strict standards and procedures, working within safety-critical or regulated environments, managing priorities, resources, and deadlines effectively you ll transition well into this role. What We re Looking For Proven experience leading or supervising a technical or production team Background in engineering, manufacturing, or maintenance environments Hands-on experience with assembly, testing, or repair of equipment Strong understanding of quality standards, SOPs, and HSE requirements Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and deliver to deadlines It would be desirable to have experience in regulated sectors (e.g. defence, aerospace, medical), exposure to Lean / continuous improvement methodologies, familiarity with ERP/MRP or digital production systems, Formal engineering or technical qualifications. You ll be joining a supportive and collaborative engineering team where standards matter, but people are trusted and developed. The organisation places strong emphasis on quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with a culture that will feel familiar to those from a military background. If you re an experienced technician, supervisor, or engineering NCO looking to step into a civilian role, we d be keen to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
