Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

Location: Cannock

Salary: £DOE

Key Skills: Project Management, Defence, Maritime, Aerospace, Full Lifecycle, APM, Engineering, IFS, ERP, Electronics, Hardware

Are you a driven Project Manager with a passion for leading complex engineering programmes from concept to completion? We’re looking for an experienced and proactive individual to join our dynamic team, managing a portfolio of high-impact projects across the engineering and defence sectors.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Project Manager?

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers.
• Manage a portfolio of related projects, meeting customer requirements while achieving business goals in schedule, budget, risk management, and deliveries.
• Monitor project performance, conduct reviews, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prioritize and secure necessary resources, including tools, facilities, and personnel.
• Provide accurate cost and schedule data for bid preparation.
• Lead effective communication across teams, senior management, and customers to align on project scope and execution.
• Motivate your team by fostering collaboration, mentoring, and setting clear goals.
• Support department activities as required by senior management.

What are we looking for in our next Project Manager?

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a successful track record in full lifecycle product development.
• Degree in Business or Engineering.
• APM qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, delegation, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• High commercial and business awareness with customer focus and sales orientation.
• Resilience under pressure, demonstrating sound judgment and effective decision-making.
• Proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems (e.g., IFS).
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration is highly desirable.
• Experience working within the Aerospace & Defence highly desirable

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next engineering Project Manager, this is the opportunity for you!

***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy