Location: Greater London (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Rate: Negotiable (Dependent on Experience)
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Nationality Requirement: Sole British national due to project sensitivity
About the Role
RC Fornax are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a complex, safety-critical control systems project within a regulated defence/maritime environment.
This is a hands-on role requiring full lifecycle ownership, from planning through to acceptance and handover, in a production setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale control systems projects in a safety-critical domain.
* Manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality across the full project lifecycle.
* Oversee planning, readiness gates, build, test, acceptance, and handover phases.
* Drive performance in complex production environments, ensuring on-time delivery and continuous improvement.
* Coordinate integration of PLC/SCADA systems and distributed control units (e.g., LCU/DCCU).
* Maintain accountability for project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Required Experience
* Proven track record in delivering safety-critical control systems in defence, maritime, or similarly regulated sectors.
* Strong understanding of real-time control systems, PLC/SCADA, and distributed integration.
* Demonstrated leadership in full lifecycle project delivery within production environments.
* Experience managing formal project phases and readiness gates.
* Ability to drive quality, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.