Project Manager - Vehicle Trials hybrid

Project Manager - Vehicle Trials - Telford site / hybrid working

Apply for the Project Manager - Vehicle Trials - Telford site / hybrid working role at Rheinmetall
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RBSL is developing, integrating and testing the UK’s next Main Battle Tank – Challenger 3. The Project Manager – CR3 Vehicle Trials will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all vehicle trials activities within the programme, ensuring readiness, execution and reporting across a complex trials environment.

• Track and report progress against key trial milestones, maintain dashboards and propose recovery plans.
• Build and manage detailed trial schedules in MS Project, integrating dependencies from engineering, procurement and logistics.
• Validate resource forecasts for trials teams and suppliers; approve labour bookings and monitor utilisation.
• Own the trials risk register, lead monthly reviews and implement mitigation actions, supporting programme‑level risk reporting.
• Monitor trial‑related spend and report variances; approve purchase requisitions in line with budget constraints.
• Chair weekly trials progress meetings with engineering, logistics and quality leads, acting as primary point of contact for DE&S and Army.
• Produce monthly trials performance reports for Programme Manager, including KPIs, milestone status, risk position, cost performance and board input.
• Coordinate facility readiness, transport planning and equipment availability for trials execution.
• Assess impact of scope changes on schedule and cost; update baselines with Project Controls.
• Define work packages for Senior Project Professionals and mentor junior PM staff.

• Minimum of 5 years UK residency to obtain full Security Clearance.
• Proven experience in project management within engineering, defence or trials environments.
• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Recognised PM qualification (APM PMQ or equivalent desirable).
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and techniques – scheduling, risk and issue management, change control, budgeting, forecasting and project controls.
• Familiarity with SAP and project control systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; strong presentation abilities.
• Ability to resolve complex problems and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong understanding of integrated scheduling and resource planning.

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Annual bonus incentive scheme.
• 37‑hour working week.
• Employer pension contributions up to 10 %.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Life assurance cover.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
• High‑street and gym discount schemes.
• Long‑service rewards with additional holiday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Private health care.
• Free onsite gym and car parking.

Contact Person:
Simon Fletcher