New Business Project Manager Defence and Advanced Engineering ProgrammesOur client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating within the defence and security sector. Due to continued international growth, major contract awards, and an expanding portfolio of complex programmes, they are seeking a New Business Project Manager to join a growing business area focused on advanced defence systems.This is a highly visible role positioned at the heart of business growth activity, supporting domestic and international opportunities across a portfolio of complex programmes. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate bid activities, working closely with multiple functions to develop compelling customer proposals and deliver successful business outcomes.The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic partnerships, international collaboration, and future programme mobilisation activities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate complex bid and proposal activities from initial customer enquiry through to approval and submission.Manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, cost, and schedule targets.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, procurement, finance, commercial, customer support, and programme management.Develop and manage cost models, project schedules, risk assessments, assumptions, dependencies, and business cases.Ensure bids are competitive, compliant, auditable, and ..... full job details .....