Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

A specialist engineering organisation is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of high-value engineering projects. The company provides engineering solutions to demanding sectors such as aerospace and defence, offering fully integrated capabilities from concept design and development through to production.

The organisation prides itself on innovation, technical excellence, and dependable delivery, fostering a culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager, you will lead engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risk, maintain compliance, and act as a primary interface for customers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Project Governance & Leadership

* Act as project focal point for technical, schedule, resource, and cost control.

* Lead cross-functional teams and agree resource allocation with the management team.

* Serve as the escalation point for decisions, issues, and risk mitigation.

* Maintain clear communication with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

* Report project performance using KPIs for schedule, cost, and quality.

Risk & Quality Management

* Develop and maintain the project risk register and implement mitigation strategies.

* Ensure deliverables meet quality expectations through reviews and audits.

Financial & Resource Management

* Prepare tender documentation and cost estimates.

* Monitor project costs, report variances, and support financial forecasting.

Planning & Reporting

* Define test and trial requirements and coordinate with internal teams and customers.

* Provide subsystem/interface data to prime contractors or subcontractors.

* Produce accurate project reports in line with contract timelines.

* Work with production and section heads to schedule tasks and allocate resources.

Technical & Documentation Management

* Prepare or review Statements of Work for customer approval.

* Confirm system specifications and engage with customers during development.

* Coordinate design reviews and certification activities.

* Support safety and certification work, including hazard analysis and safety case development.

What We’re Looking For

* Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

* Knowledge of project management methodologies and relevant standards.

* Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risks effectively.

* Project management certification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

What We Offer

* Pension scheme (4% employer / 4% employee).

* Discretionary annual bonus.

* Supportive, collaborative working environment.

* Clear opportunities for career development and progression.

* Holiday entitlement: 185 hours per year (including Whitsun and Christmas shutdowns; excluding bank holidays).

* Working hours:

* Monday–Thursday: 07:30–16:00

* Friday: 07:30–12:30