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