Project Professional Delivery – V06117

Company: Matchtech
Apply for the Project Professional Delivery – V06117
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Project Professional Delivery Specialist for a contract role based in Ridsdale. This position is critical for conceiving and delivering a range of small but vital projects within the organisation, interfacing with both Engineering and Operations teams to ensure project milestones are met to cost and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivery of defined work packages and tasks to cost, schedule, and quality targets.
  • Monitoring and reporting project/programme performance for schedule, technical, financial, and quality objectives.
  • Leading problem‑solving sessions to proactively overcome project issues.
  • Establishing and maintaining customer/supplier relationships through regular communications and managing expectations.
  • Taking responsibility for achieving customer satisfaction.
  • Proactively managing risks and opportunities to benefit the work packages and tasks.
  • Ensuring that work packages and tasks adhere to the Operational Framework and LCM Mandates.
  • Supporting the creation of proposals for follow‑on tasks/work packages.

Job Requirements

  • Degree‑level qualification (engineering discipline preferred) or comparable experience.
  • Project Management experience, ideally within a comparable industry (Defence).
  • Formal training in Project Management, with knowledge of scheduling, cost management, and risk software tools (e.g. MS Project & Predict!).
  • Experience with SAP is preferred.
  • Experience of working in a safety‑critical manufacturing environment is an advantage.
  • Willingness to undertake occasional travel to other sites, both in the UK and overseas, depending on the project requirements.

Desirable Skills

  • PRINCE2 qualifications.
  • Programme management qualifications.

Position Details

Location: Ridsdale (Hexham, NE48 2EZ)

Working Arrangements: 2 days on‑site

Contract Duration: 6 months

If you are an experienced Project Professional with a background in Defence & Security, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic team in Ridsdale and make a significant impact on vital projects.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026