Head of Projects – MoD

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Technical Projects to manage technical programs for MoD clients. The role involves overseeing project management, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing budgets. Candidates should have experience with the MoD, relevant engineering qualifications, and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65k, flexible working, and various benefits, including healthcare and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Flexible working

Sick pay

Healthcare scheme

33 days holiday

Annual bonus

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing technical projects for engineering.
• Familiar with compliance and quality management systems.
• Adept at predicting and managing risks in projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of programme activities.
• Ensure contractual customer requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce detailed programme update and compliance reports.

Skills

Degree/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Experience working for the MoD or with MoD customers

Experience in a light manufacturing environment

Ability to manage major stakeholders

Contract and risk mitigation management

Current holder of a UK driving licence

British passport

Education

Degree/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Express Recruitment are excited to be working on behalf of a global manufacturer with a rich heritage of over 75 years. Due to continued growth throughout their organisation, our client is looking to recruit a Head of Technical Projects to oversee all aspects of their technical projects/programmes for their MoD customers. This includes taking ownership of budgets, KPI control, quality & compliance control as well identifying opportunities to mitigate risks of contractual penalties and maximise on efficiency of programmes.

Due to the demanding nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to travel to MoD sites throughout the UK, as well as overseas to visit their parent manufacturing plants and long serving suppliers. As a result, a full UK driving licence and British passport is essential!

In return, you will receive a generous starting salary of up to £65k, depending on experience. Other benefits include flexible working, sick pay, healthcare scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) access to benefits and discount programme, annual bonus, salary sacrifice car scheme plus much more!

• Oversee day to day management of programme activities and contractual obligations
• Liaising frequently with cross functional department leads to ensure contractual customer requirements are being met throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee the compliance and accuracy of all technical proposals and tenders
• Identify and forecast potential problems before they arise to mitigate risks of incurring contractual penalties
• Work closely with the UK and overseas manufacturing plants to ensure quality assurance and health & safety requirements are being upheld
• Produce detailed programme update, risk management and compliance reports and present findings to the CEO
• Lead and understand the companies’ QMS (Quality Management System)
• Manage programme budgets and identify further cost saving opportunities
• Take ownership for efficiently line managing the MoD Programmes Manager and Head of Technical to maximise visibility and collaboration
• Be on hand to delegate project tasks and schedule priority tasks for wider programme support team

Skills & Experience

• Degree/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering highly desirable
• Experience working for the MoD or with MoD customers a distinct advantage
• Experience in a light manufacturing environment
• Previous manufacturing experience of high precision components
• Ability to manage major stakeholders at a senior management level
• Previous experience in contract and risk mitigation management
• Happy to travel overseas on occasions throughout the year, as well as regular UK travel when required
• Ability resolve complex problems in a professional and efficient manner
• Current holder of a UK driving licence and British passport essential

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

Vacancy Summary

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.