Project Professional

Project Professional

Morson is partnering with the UK's leading defence manufacturer to recruit a Project Professional based in Risdale.

This role requires regular engagement with customers and senior colleagues. The successful candidate must communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrate a clear understanding of how their contributions support the broader objectives of Heavy Munitions.

Within the organisational reporting structure, the Project Professional will utilise data from business project control systems to prepare regular reports. These reports assist the Portfolio Manager in compiling comprehensive summaries for the product family.

• Deliver defined work packages and tasks within agreed cost, schedule, and quality parameters.
• Monitor and report on project and programme performance against schedule, technical, financial, and quality targets.
• Lead problem‑solving sessions to proactively identify and resolve project challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring consistent communication and effective expectation management.
• Take ownership of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Proactively manage risks and opportunities to benefit work packages and tasks.
• Ensure compliance with the Operational Framework and Life Cycle Management (LCM) requirements.
• Support the development of proposals for future tasks and work packages.

• Degree-level qualification, preferably in an engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Project management experience, ideally within a comparable industry such as Defence.
• Formal project management training with proficiency in scheduling, cost management, and risk software tools (e.g. MS Project and Predict!). Experience with SAP is advantageous.
• Experience in a safety‑critical manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally, depending on project requirements.

• PRINCE2 certification would be a distinct advantage.
• Programme management qualification is preferred.