Project Manager

Project Manager – 12-Month FTC – Faslane – Up to £60,000
Role Overview
The Project Manager (PM) is accountable for overseeing and delivering a range of engineering projects as directed by the Programme Manager. This role requires a structured and consistent approach to project management, underpinned by a solid knowledge of military and maritime engineering practices. It involves direct engagement with customers and carries an element of business development responsibility. The PM plays a key role in maintaining momentum, focus, and team commitment, ensuring project objectives are met in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Project Manager will:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects, closely monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Apply robust controls for time, cost, and quality throughout each project, ensuring internal alignment with company strategy and external compliance with client expectations and regulatory standards.
• Lead and coordinate the activities of Integrated Project Teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
• Ensure projects are adequately resourced, with the right skills available at the right time.
• Manage communications with both internal stakeholders and external partners/customers.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage risks and issues that may affect successful delivery.
• Highlight and address resource shortfalls through training, development, or recruitment requests.
• Provide regular, structured progress reports to the Programme Manager.
• Actively seek and develop new business opportunities that align with organisational growth.

Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership, management, interpersonal, and communication abilities, preferably supported by a recognised professional accreditation.
• The capability to inspire respect and foster a collaborative, motivated project team culture.
• In-depth knowledge of military and maritime engineering standards.
• Practical experience in project planning, monitoring, and control methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to produce comprehensive project documentation.
• Familiarity with recognised project and programme management methodologies such as MSP, PRINCE2, APM, Change Management, and MoR.
• Proven financial management experience, including budget oversight, ideally with knowledge of the SAGE system.