Project Manager

Job Overview

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. The role is for a Project Manager to join the Industrial Transfer Team and deliver complex manufacturing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed‑cost programmes within a matrix organisation.
• Operate effectively in a matrix or cross‑functional environment, interfacing and influencing customers and suppliers and briefing senior management.
• Manage project scope, identify deviations and negotiate changes and their impact on the overall project.
• Identify risks and opportunity trends within cost, schedule and quality data and formulate plans to mitigate risk and deliver opportunities.
• Prioritise objectives and manage day‑to‑day tactical actions.
• Construct and maintain project plans and be familiar with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Compile bids and estimates based on previous products or collaborate with design and engineering teams on new product definitions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organisation.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Manufacturing Industrial Transfer Engineers.
• Act as the main point of contact for Industrial Transfer projects for all stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with teams throughout the UK and internationally.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Good command of Microsoft packages including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience within an engineering or production environment is preferred.
• Experience of production transfer projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate a detail‑oriented, proactive approach.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (additional days added after 5, 10 and 15 years of service). Up to 5 additional days can be purchased.
• Dynamic Working policies allow flexibility in hours and location, with options for paid overtime, dynamic leave and more.
• MBDA Retirement Savings Plan – defined contribution plan with 4% employee and 6% employer contributions, up to 2% additional increase.
• Financial Awareness – free webinars and an educational website.
• Share Incentive Plan – tax‑efficient shares in BAE Systems PLC.
• Mortgage Advice – free of charge mortgage advice and webinars.
• Season Ticket Loan – borrow the value of a public transport season ticket and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Critical Illness – tax‑free lump sum payment for medical expenses and lifestyle adjustments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counselling available 24/7.
• Voluntary Private Medical Insurance – three healthcare plans available, including a funded plan for Grade C & above.
• Dental Insurance – cash‑back options on everyday dental expenses.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – cash‑back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing.
• Healthworks Gym Membership – on‑site gym with classes.
• Annual Gym Membership – discounted memberships at major gym chains and leisure centres.
• The Club – social activities, theatre trips, sporting activities and more.
• Costco Membership – permanent employees receive an individual membership.
• Technology Vouchers – up to £2,500 for gadgets and white goods with 12‑month pay‑back.
• Charity Donations – donate to five charities each month with full tax relief.
• MyCar Scheme – up to two new vehicles via salary sacrifice.
• Holiday Purchase – buy up to 5 extra days of holiday with tax and NI savings.
• Learning & Development – access to in‑house L&D, apprenticeship programmes and financial support for further study.
• Dynamic Working – flexi‑time, working from home options and up to 15 days of Flexi‑Leave each year.

Salary & Working Conditions

• Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience.
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days per week on site.
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK National with British citizenship; all successful candidates will undergo BPSS checks.

What We Can Offer You

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (varies with company performance).
• Pension: up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee).
• Opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal and fertility treatments.
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: cash‑back on everyday healthcare expenses.

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