Z-Coil Project Manager

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will become an integral member of a dynamic PMO function, fully responsible for understanding and delivering the programme vision, objectives, and benefits.

Day‑to‑day, you will manage the project through the later stages of delivery to project closure, overseeing subcontractors and integrating their work into the operational infrastructure. The role is supervised and mentored by an experienced programme manager, suitable for those wishing to build and develop project management skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of a high‑value (£4m) project.
• Development and maintenance of positive engagement with project customers, partners and suppliers.
• Maintenance of forecasts (both financial and resource demand) reflecting up‑to‑date expectations.
• Reporting progress on all accountabilities to senior programme/portfolio manager.

Essential experience of the Project Manager

• Typically 2–3 years in a Project Management position.
• Ideally from the Defence, Aerospace or Marine industries.

Essential qualifications for the Project Manager

• Degree educated.
• APM, PPQ or Prince2 qualified.

This role is 37 hours per week, based at either our Farnborough or Portsmouth facilities with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Farnborough

At Farnborough, work focuses on high‑energy laser technologies, a 5 m pressurised wind tunnel with unique UK simulation capabilities, and large research and development projects across engineering, IT and cyber.

PTP

Portsmouth Technology Park focuses on advanced technology development and engineering services, employing sophisticated modelling, simulation and integration techniques to meet operational requirements.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days.
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance options.
• Employee discount portal.
• Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Certain roles have additional restrictions based on nationality or previous nationalities.

All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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