Our client, a world-class technology and engineering consultancy in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced and tenacious Project Manager to join their team based in Gloucester on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects that impact national security and critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Successfully deliver projects from concept to completion within time, quality, and cost constraints, while delighting the customer Lead the delivery of competitive and compelling bids in collaboration with account and technical teams Develop effective relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners for successful project delivery Manage project finances to ensure accurate revenue, cash, and profit forecasts using company tools and processes Build and lead effective project teams, setting clear objectives and supporting team achievement Fulfil the Project Management role across different phases of the project lifecycle Work with technical teams to document and manage project assumptions and dependencies Ensure requirements are managed, recorded, and signed off in the designated tool for the project Maintain a risk register and validate contingency costs against identified threats and opportunities Identify and deliver opportunities for project expansion with the Account team Job Requirements: Extensive experience in managing a wide range of projects from conceptual research to sub-system development and support Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly effective problem-solving and team leadership abilities Solid business acumen and project finance skills Strong appreciation of technology, trends, and associated engineering methods Experience in Agile development approaches, able to tailor according to project needs Capability to operate in a deadline-focused environment BSc. Graduate or equivalent experience APMP or PMP Qualifications or equivalent experience If you are a self-motivated Project Manager looking for a challenging role in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client in making a difference to the world we live in