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Job Description

Copello have partnered with an established engineering business based in Hampshire, in the recruitment of a Project Manager on an initial 12 month fixed term contract.

Role Responsibilities:

Project Leadership – Lead assigned projects from initiation to delivery, managing scope, schedule, resources, and costs.

End-to-End Delivery – Ensure successful project planning, budgeting, execution, change management, and transition into business-as-usual.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership – Lead Integrated Bid and Project Teams from bid stage through to operational handover.

Project Governance – Maintain alignment with organisational strategy and contractual scope, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

Risk & Change Management – Identify and manage risks, issues, and changes to keep projects on track and aligned with objectives.

Stakeholder & Communication Management – Drive effective communication across internal teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders at all levels.

Commercial & Supply Chain Collaboration – Work with commercial teams to establish contracts, define work packages, and manage deliverables.

Financial Oversight & Reporting – Own project budgets and authorise expenditure, ensuring timely reporting on progress, risks, and performance outcomes.

Key Requirements:

Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2).

Minimum 3 years’ experience leading complex projects with strong delivery track record.

Experience working with UK Ministry of Defence, preferably MOD or DE&S.

Strong commercial acumen and relationship-building skills with customers and suppliers.

Proven ability to integrate and deliver complex, fixed-price projects.

Deep understanding of project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving approach.

Desirable:

Background in Military Aviation or Air Traffic Management.

Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean or other project methodologies.

Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.

This role will offer flexible hybrid working and a salary of up to £50,000pa.

Please note candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance to apply.

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