Project Manager

Copello have partnered with an established engineering business based in Hampshire, in the recruitment of a Project Manager on an initial 12 month fixed term contract.

Role Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership – Lead assigned projects from initiation to delivery, managing scope, schedule, resources, and costs.
• End-to-End Delivery – Ensure successful project planning, budgeting, execution, change management, and transition into business-as-usual.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership – Lead Integrated Bid and Project Teams from bid stage through to operational handover.
• Project Governance – Maintain alignment with organisational strategy and contractual scope, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Risk & Change Management – Identify and manage risks, issues, and changes to keep projects on track and aligned with objectives.
• Stakeholder & Communication Management – Drive effective communication across internal teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial & Supply Chain Collaboration – Work with commercial teams to establish contracts, define work packages, and manage deliverables.
• Financial Oversight & Reporting – Own project budgets and authorise expenditure, ensuring timely reporting on progress, risks, and performance outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading complex projects with strong delivery track record.
• Experience working with UK Ministry of Defence, preferably MOD or DE&S.
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship-building skills with customers and suppliers.
• Proven ability to integrate and deliver complex, fixed-price projects.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving approach.

Desirable:

• Background in Military Aviation or Air Traffic Management.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean or other project methodologies.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.

This role will offer flexible hybrid working and a salary of up to £50,000pa.

Please note candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance to apply.

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