Senior programme manager defence Work, Jobs in Ampthill, Bdf (with Salaries)

Senior Project Manager - Aerospace
ALTEN —Luton
- Full-time
- Remote
- Military
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Risk Manager
MaPS —Bedford
- £67,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Project Manager
Collins Aerospace —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Lead Project Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
7d
Senior Bid Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £59,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Project Engineering Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £75,000 - £82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Bid Writer / Coordinator
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quality Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £69,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Project Manager
Sopra Steria —Hemel Hempstead
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Project management
- Team management
- Travel
- Annual leave
Project Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
7d
Programme Director CBRNE
Smiths Detection —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Contracts
- Leadership
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6d
Senior Manager, Quality Engineering
Collins Aerospace —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Technical Project Manager - Aerospace
ALTEN —Luton
- Full-time
- Military
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Sustainability Manager
Smiths Detection —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Accounting
- Leadership
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7d
Senior Buyer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
Product Operations Manager
Kinetic Software —Milton Keynes
- £55,000 - £63,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Mentoring
- Agile
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Technical Programme Manager -- Cyber
Tesco UK —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Business Development Manager - Missiles & Fire Control Systems
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Project Manager x2 6M Contract (Inside IR35) / Open to Perm after 6M
Safran Engineering Services UK Limited —Pitstone
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
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Site Manager
Costain —Hitchin
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience

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Senior Project Manager - Aerospace

ALTEN -
Luton

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Tech scheme
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Military
Engineering
Master's degree
Project management
Electrical systems
Bachelor's degree

Full job description

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a growing engineering organisation within the aerospace sector.

This is a high-impact role where you will support the Project Chief Engineer (PCE) in delivering complex development programmes — ensuring performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved in line with structured engineering processes (including APQP).

As a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of delivering engineering programmes end-to-end, acting as a key interface between internal teams and the customer.

You will lead cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams (IPTs) across international sites (UK, France, US), ensuring alignment between technical delivery and commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of development programmes across the full lifecycle
Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and quality targets
Support and deputise for the Project Chief Engineer (PCE) where required
Act as a primary interface with customers and key stakeholders
Drive collaboration across multi-site engineering teams (UK, France, US)
Manage risks, issues, and programme performance reporting
Ensure alignment with structured development processes and APQP standards

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within aerospace, defence, or complex engineering environments
Strong understanding of engineering development lifecycles
Experience delivering programmes involving electrical systems, avionics, or embedded systems
Ability to operate in a customer-facing, stakeholder-heavy environment
Experience leading cross-functional / international teams
Familiarity with APQP, gated development processes, or similar frameworks

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

Background supporting or working alongside Chief Engineers / Technical Authorities
Experience within aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
Knowledge of safety-critical standards (e.g. DO-178, DO-254)

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle & Tech Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance & Pension Scheme
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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