Senior Project Manager - Reed : Job Details

Senior Project Manager – Engineering - Hampshire – £50,000 – £60,000 Per annum – Generous company benefit package, Hybrid working

Reed Secure are supporting a leading medium-sized engineering company based near to Winchester in Hampshire in the search for a Senior Project Manager to join their team.   The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for delivering mission-critical engineering solutions from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have worked within a heavily regulated industry within defence, aerospace, nuclear, manufacturing, oil & gas or similar and will have engineering project experience.

• Salary – £50-60K per annum (depending on experience) – with a £4800 car allowance allocation on top of the basic salary.
• 3 days onsite near to Winchester, Hampshire and 2 days working from home.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake security vetting BPSS clearance and must be eligible to undertake SC clearance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage the engineering and design of the project from inception to completion
• Managing the full project lifecycle            
• Administer and manage all allocated contracts, ensuring they are delivered on budget and on schedule.
• Complete internal and client project reporting accurately and autonomously.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors for manufacturing, fabrication, and specialist services.
• Handle procurement of bought-out items and produce accurate project documentation in line with contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients to ensure their expectations are met and to identify opportunities for further work.
• Manage change in scope and ensure appropriate compensation is received.
• Produce resourced programmes and work plans and manage allocated resources through the project phases.
• Provide accurate project forecast reports and plans in accordance with company processes.
• Assess, direct, and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progress on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure overall quality and management of projects and programmes.
• Manage budget and ensure financial accountability for nominated projects.
• Support the Head of Projects and other business needs as required.
• Line management of team members, including conducting one-to-ones and appraisals.
• Comply with GDPR and company data protection policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• APM Project Management qualification or equivalent.
• Substantial exposure to managing a variety of contracts (NEC3 or 4 preferred).
• Extensive project and programme management experience
• Experience managing subcontract manufacturers in a heavily regulated industry.
• Strong project management and organisational capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, MS Project etc.).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

Benefits: (This list is not exhaustive)

• Private Healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme (6%)
• Childcare Vouchers
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Additional Leave after length of service
• Family Coverage
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working

To apply for the Senior Project Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.