Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Space & Satellite Company in Guildford is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cutting-edge projects. The role involves managing project lifecycles, coordinating teams, and ensuring financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and a track record in complex technical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex engineering or technical projects, ideally in satellite or aerospace.
• Natural team leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead entire project lifecycles including space and ground segments.
• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Control project finances and ensure delivery to scope, time, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Project Planning

Risk Management

Customer Relationship Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

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Project Manager | Guildford | Competitive salary + strong package

Are you an experienced Project Manager? Are you interested in working for an industry leading Space & Satellite Company? Do you want to work on cutting edge Space and Satellite projects and technologies?

Then this might be the role for you!

Our client is looking for an experienced passionate Project Manager to join their existing highly skilled multidisciplinary team to lead on a variety of world leading space projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead entire project lifecycles, including space and ground segments, launch, commissioning, and operational delivery
• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix structure, providing strong leadership and motivation
• Create and track project plans, schedules, deliverables, budgets, and risk registers using tools like MS Project and Earned Value Management
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Prepare and manage project reviews and customer milestone payments
• Control project finances, ensuring delivery to scope, time, and budget
• Support bid teams by developing programme schedules, cost packs, and risk strategies for new opportunities

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• You’ve successfully delivered complex engineering or technical projects, ideally in the satellite, space, defence, or aerospace sector
• You hold a degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related technical field
• You’re a natural team leader who can inspire, guide, and bring out the best in cross-functional teams
• Your interpersonal skills shine with both customers and colleagues. You’re persuasive, articulate, and a confident negotiator
• You’re self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Project planning and scheduling (Microsoft Project expertise essential)
• Risk management and financial oversight
• Customer relationship management
• Understanding of commercial contracts and technical development processes
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with product assurance plans and matrix management structures