Project Manager

A leading engineering and technology business is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Programme Manager, this role will take ownership of high-impact engineering and delivery programmes—managing timelines, resources, costs, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful outcomes across both customer-funded and internally driven projects. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the launch and delivery of assigned projects, creating core project artefacts including schedules, budgets, and resource plans. - Maintain clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders. Track all decisions and meetings with commercial or operational relevance. - Ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal processes, maintaining strong control over scope, timelines, and deliverables. - Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to deliver both bespoke and build-to-print projects. Engage customers during key stages, including acceptance testing. - Manage and forecast project budgets in partnership with the finance team, producing regular reports on costs, revenue, and margin forecasts. - Identify and mitigate project risks, manage resource planning, and support adherence to design and quality standards. - Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience Required: - A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role within an engineering environment. - Strong stakeholder management experience, including work with international customers and multi-disciplinary internal teams. - Proficient in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent. - Experience producing project financial reports and forecasts. - Eligibility for UK security clearance, including the ability to travel within the UK and abroad. Personal Attributes: - Organised and methodical, with a focus on detail and quality. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Confident working independently and in cross-functional teams. - Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing demands. - Committed to the company’s values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and courage.