Project Manager

7 days ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Seismic Recruitment Full time
Project Manager - Engineering / UK Defence

Permanent, salary:
up to £60,000 depending on experience

Based on site in Bedford

40 hours a week (Mon - Fri, or

Benefits & Rewards package:
Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme, Life Cover, healthcare cashback plans, company recognition awards, employee assistance support services, access to a wide range of discounts & offers via Perkz reward scheme

We're looking for an Engineering Project Manager to join the 'UK Defence' team of a leading Automotive Test facility.

The successful Project Manager will join a Company offering customisable vehicle validation and testing solutions for Military Vehicles for the UK MoD and OE manufacturers.


Whilst most of the time will be onsite in Bedford, you'll also travel within the UK and internationally to visit stakeholders and support testing - so make sure your passport is to hand Due to the sensitive nature of this Defence work, security clearance is required; you'll need to be a UK Passport holder, resident in the UK for the last 5 years and have a Full UK driving license.

What would the Project Manager do?

Support the Programmes Manager in managing a variety of projects, from smaller-scale, short-term projects to multi-year, high stakeholder engagement programmes
Lead, manage and develop project teams or work streams
Use MS Project to schedule and track progress, monitor KPI's, highlight delays etc
Monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets
Risk management, using a standard Risk Management Matrix
Manage contract deliverables, variations, and amendments
Chair of meetings, minute taking and report writing
Manage/support bid preparation
Build long-term trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders
Travel as required within the UK and mainland Europe
What skills and experience will the Project Manager need?

Engineering Project/Programme management experience; add value at the initial strategic planning phase all the way into implementation, construction, and delivery
Ability to manage multiple projects for multiple customers simultaneously
Good Level of understanding of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
Technical minute taking
Strong understanding of Quality Control management processes
Good understanding of Safety & Environmental management processes
Familiarity of working in an ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 environment
Experienced in managing contractors/consultants/other advisors on infrastructure projects
Recognised project management qualification/certification (PRINCE 2, APM, etc.) - desirable
Experience of working with UK Government organisations, particularly defence - desirable
For further information on this excellent opportunity, please call Gayle on (phone number removed)

This advert represents a summary of the full role description. To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted

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