Project Manager - Engineering Testing & Certification
📍 Fareham, Hampshire (Segensworth)
🚆 Sectors: Defence | Aerospace | Rail | Advanced Transport Technologies
Are you an organised and commercially aware Project Manager with experience in engineering testing or product qualification?
An internationally recognised engineering and technology organisation is looking for a Project Manager to join its specialist laboratory testing team in Fareham. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, supporting some of the most advanced technologies used in defence, aerospace, rail and transport applications.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring complex engineering test and certification programmes are delivered successfully - coordinating technical teams, managing client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest technical standards.
The Opportunity
Working within a highly skilled project management team, you will oversee laboratory-based testing programmes including:
Environmental and mechanical testing
Shock and vibration testing
EMC (defence and civil)
Battery and RF testing
Packaging and product safety testing
SAR testing services
You'll act as the key interface between clients and technical testing teams, ensuring testing programmes run smoothly and that final reports are delivered promptly so clients can move forward with their product qualification programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between clients and laboratory testing teams throughout the project lifecycle
Manage testing and certification projects from initiation through to final reporting
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations throughout the testing process
Develop and manage project plans, schedules and resource coordination
Work closely with test supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of samples and documentation
Coordinate internal teams, specialist equipment, and external subcontract testing providers
Maintain accurate project forecasts and reporting using internal project management tools
Ensure contractual deliverables are met to enable prompt invoicing and commercial performance
Visit clients when required to support project delivery and relationship management
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who bring either direct testing industry experience or product qualification exposure.
You may currently work in:
A test house or laboratory environment
An engineering organisation managing product qualification
A defence, aerospace, rail or advanced manufacturing environment
Essential Experience
Experience with laboratory-based product testing or product qualification programmes
Strong organisation and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Good understanding of commercial drivers and project profitability
Strong client-facing communication skills
Competent with Microsoft Office and project management tools
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a "can-do" mindset
Why Join?
You'll be joining a globally respected engineering organisation that is passionate about innovation, safety and technological progress. The team works with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading clients, offering the chance to develop your career in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.
Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance (including public holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible salary exchange schemes (including holiday purchase and cycle to work)
Wellbeing and employee support programmes
Additional benefits depending on role and seniority
✅ Ideal for candidates with experience in: Engineering Test Houses | Environmental Testing | EMC Testing
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