Nathan Coe CMgr MCMI SRMC(Q) MIoL

Senior Projects Officer – Cornwall Council | Chartered Manager (CMgr) | 24 Years’ Strategic Leadership in Defence | Expert in High Stakes, Complex Projects, Unmanned Air Systems & Delivering Operational Excellence

St Columb Major, England, United Kingdom

About

Dynamic, results driven leader with over two decades of proven success managing complex, high stakes operations and multi disciplinary teams across defence and public sectors. Chartered Manager accredited, I excel at driving strategic innovation, operational efficiency, and delivering mission critical projects that generate measurable impact. Specialist in operational strategy, risk management, and cutting edge technology including UAV operations. Skilled at transforming challenges into opportunities through data driven decision making and agile problem solving. I build and lead high performing teams, inspire collaboration across diverse stakeholders, and consistently exceed ambitious objectives. Currently spearheading strategic projects at Cornwall Airport Newquay and the Enterprise Zone, bringing military precision and visionary leadership to deliver transformational change. Passionate about leveraging my extensive experience to create lasting value and shape future ready organisations. If you seek a strategic leader who blends operational mastery with innovation and impact let’s connect. I’m open to exploring new collaborations that push boundaries and drive success.

Experience

  • Senior Projects Officer (Airport Client) at Cornwall Council
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    As Senior Projects Officer, I lead and manage critical projects supporting the development and operation of Cornwall Airport Newquay and the wider Enterprise Zone. Acting as the primary client representative, I collaborate closely with internal teams, contractors, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include overseeing project planning, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with council policies and regulatory requirements. I drive innovation and operational excellence by applying robust project management methodologies and utilising my extensive leadership experience gained over 24 years in high stakes defence environments. My role also involves managing key contracts, including the PSO (Public Service Obligation) contract, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless communication between diverse stakeholders to support sustainable regional growth and economic development.

  • UK Ministry of Defence (23 yrs 6 mos)
    • Transitioning Military Professional
      Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 · 8 mos

    • Training Delivery Squadron Sergeant Major at the UK’s Defence SERE Training Organisation
      May 2021 - Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • OIC Environmental SERE Training
      Jan 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

      OIC Environmental, Responsible for coordinating and delivering UK SERE oversees. Specialising the planning and execution in Jungle, Desert, Arctic and Urban environments.