Senior Project Manager

Due to continued growth and winning a number of projects we are delighted to announce we are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our ever-growing team here orting to the UK Defence Portfolio Leader, the role will be primarily responsible for managing a factory expansion and manufacturing readiness Project, ensuring deliverables are achieved in line with business objectives.

You will be responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources

As the primary interface to both internal and external customers you will lead cross-functional teams to execute the project to the plan, within budget and in line with EHS and quality requirements. Using high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering you will be offering solutions out side of set parameters or offer recommendations.

This work is undertaken with UK Defence customers which will require any individual applying for the role to hold or be capable of getting SC Level clearance. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until this clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.

Senior Project Manager – Factory Expansion & Manufacturing Readiness

Location:

Rugby, UK Reporting to: UK Defence Portfolio Leader Key Interfaces:
Factory Director, Site Leadership Team, Infrastructure Senior Project Manager, Project Control, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Construction & Commissioning Teams

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a major machine shop / factory extension programme, acting as the overall Project Management lead.

This role is accountable for the full lifecycle delivery of the facility, from early definition through construction coordination, equipment specification and procurement, installation, commissioning, and final readiness for manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will act as the primary customer-facing representative, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders, including UK Defence customers, while working in close partnership with the Infrastructure Senior Project Manager, who will lead building and civil works.

This role is critical in ensuring the facility is delivered on time, fully operational, production-ready, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
1. Overall Project Leadership & Delivery Own full project lifecycle delivery of the factory extension and machine shop capability

Lead the integrated project plan covering:

Equipment definition and procurement

Factory fit-out and layout

Installation and commissioning

Manufacturing readiness and ramp-up Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in line with safety, quality, and performance targets
2. Customer & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary interface with end customers, including UK Defence stakeholders

Lead all customer communications, governance, and reporting

Ensure close alignment with customer on contractual flow downs, change control, cost management, reporting and funding approvals.

Build strong relationships with:

Portfolio leadership

Factory Director and site teams

Programme and executive stakeholders

Prepare and lead steering committees and project reviews
3. Integration with Infrastructure Delivery Work in close partnership with the Infrastructure Senior Project Manager, Consultants and Building Contractor Ensure full alignment between:

Building readiness

Utilities and services

Equipment installation requirements

Manage dependencies between construction and manufacturing system installation
4. Equipment & Factory Fit-Out Working closely with the factory leadership and production team;

Lead definition, specification, and procurement of machine tooling and production equipment, to ensure production requirements are fully met Finalise factory layout, process flows, and production capability requirements

Coordinate suppliers, sourcing, and installation planning

Ensure readiness…