Project Manager

Location: Portsmouth Clearance: SC Required Nationality: British National Contract: 12 Months (Potential Extension) Hours: 37 hours per week over 4.5 days between 07:00 - 19:00 (business discretion) IR35: Off-payroll working rules apply Rates: Up to £50.84 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 Interview Process: Stage 1: Virtual Interview Stage 2: Face-to-Face Interview The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex programmes within a highly regulated engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects On Quality, On Time and On Cost (OQOTOC), driving collaboration across multifunctional teams while maintaining strong customer relationships, robust governance and effective project controls. This position is ideally suited to a proven Project Manager with experience managing schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholders in complex project environments. Aerospace experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects against quality, schedule and cost objectives. Ensure compliance with company governance, Business Management System (BMS) requirements, health and safety regulations, and project management processes. Foster a collaborative and high-performing project environment. Customer & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders. Act as the primary customer interface for project activities. Manage customer expectations, negotiate changes and provide regular project updates. Identify potential issues affecting customer satisfaction and implement mitigation plans. Planning & Resource Management Define project scope, deliverables and requirements. Develop and maintain Project Management Plans (PMPs). Create Work Breakdown Structures and detailed project schedules. Identify resource, material, equipment and facility requirements. Ensure projects are fully costed, resourced and aligned to delivery milestones. Communication & Reporting Provide clear, accurate and timely communication to stakeholders. Produce regular project status reports. Escalate risks, issues and corrective actions when required. Ensure project objectives, responsibilities and priorities are clearly understood across the team. Risk & Schedule Management Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans. Monitor project performance against milestones and deliverables. Ensure project schedules remain current and reflect any changes or risks. Forecast resource requirements and support effective planning. Financial Management Manage project budgets and expenditure. Maintain financial control and accurate forecasting. Produce monthly financial reports and performance updates. Ensure projects deliver value while remaining within approved budgets. Quality Management Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Identify root causes of quality issues and drive corrective actions. Capture lessons learned and implement improvements across future projects. Monitor and report the impact of non-quality on project performance. Conflict Resolution Resolve project-related conflicts and challenges. Escalate issues appropriately to minimise impact on delivery objectives. Essential Experience Proven experience managing complex projects from initiation through to delivery. Strong stakeholder and customer management skills. Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources and risks. Excellent communication and reporting abilities. Experience working within structured project management environments. Knowledge of recognised project management methodologies such as PMBOK and PMI principles. Experience working with or alongside a PMO. Desirable Experience Aerospace, defence or engineering sector experience. Professional project management qualifications. Experience