Contract Project Manager

Elev8 Recruitment Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in the Defence sector is seeking a Contract Project Manager to lead critical projects. The role requires experience in Defence-related initiatives, managing complex timelines, and strong stakeholder engagement. Candidates must have BPSS clearance and relevant project management expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects in the Defence sector required.
• Strong stakeholder management and project delivery capability needed.
• BPSS clearance as a minimum; must have lived/worked in the UK for the past 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of ongoing Defence-related projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
• Manage timelines, risks, and resources.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Project Management

Understanding of Defence Supply Chains

Tools

Project Management Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

(phone number removed); Colchester, Essex (On-site)
(phone number removed); Contract Immediate Start 4 Weeks Minimum (Will extend long-term)
(phone number removed); BPSS Clearance Required Defence Project Experience Essential The Opportunity A specialist engineering company in the Defence and Industrial Systems sector is urgently seeking a Contract Project Manager to lead critical project activity over the next 4+ weeks. This is a delivery-focused role with immediate impact ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, understands Defence programme dynamics, and can keep complex manufacturing or engineered-to-order projects on track. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of ongoing Defence-related projects across engineering, manufacturing, and quality
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project milestones
• Manage timelines, risks, budgets, and resource allocation
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders
• Deliver concise updates and resolve blockers in real-time

What You ll Need

• Proven experience delivering projects in the Defence sector ideally within manufacturing, systems, or technical engineering environments
• Strong stakeholder management and on-the-ground project delivery capability
• Solid understanding of Defence supply chains and quality/compliance expectations
• Familiarity with project management tools or ERP systems
• BPSS clearance as a minimum must have lived/worked in the UK for the past 3+ years

Contract Details

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Minimum 4 weeks (likely extension)
• Location: On-site Essex
• Rate: Competitive Outside IR35 available

How to Apply If you re immediately available and bring the right blend of Defence project experience and hands-on delivery expertise get in touch now. Fast turnaround expected.