Project Lead – Land Defence UK (Governmental)

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Lead for Land Defence UK. This role includes managing the day-to-day activities of the Land Defence Project, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and liaising with both internal teams and external suppliers. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The job requires traveling within the UK and occasional overseas travel, with a focus on maintaining project targets and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to promote a zero harm culture in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of Land Defence Project.
• Ensure fulfillment of customer requests.
• Report on multiple commercial and technical topics.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Min 5 years in Customer Key Account Management or Programme Management

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Project Lead – Land Defence UK (Governmental)

Reports to: Vice President – Marine & Governmental Business Unit

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President – Marine & Governmental Business Unit and responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of Land Defence Project activities within the UK.

RRPS initiated various Land Defence activities with the supply of engines to British Army Ajax and Boxer programmes, which includes assembly, sales and support of mtu Land Defence products. Consequently, RRS-UK must implement appropriate mechanisms and activities to facilitate the efficient delivery and support of this product.

Projects within other areas of the business may arise from time to time. Products include implementing and operating Project Governance, Controls and Reporting including Planning, Risks/Issues, Finance, Cost Control, Commercial and Change Management. Experience of effectively managing 3rd Party Suppliers and Contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• To promote a zero harm culture by ensuring that all HSQE requirements are met with all work that is carried out by the team.
• Ensure first class liaison, both internal and external including fulfilment of all reasonable requests.
• Responsible for maintaining project targets and deliverables. Capable of providing commercial (costing, contractual, legal) and technical (mechanical, electrical, controls) expertise.
• Project Management of Boxer Project as part of the wider UK Land Defence activities by identifying and managing multiple workstreams to deliver the Land Defence UK objectives.
• Provide reporting at multiple levels on both commercial and technical topics as required by the management team.
• Maintain excellent liaison with all internal and parent company departments and participate generally in all departmental activities.
• Responsible for delivering on detailed contractual and technical specification documents, and assisting with preparing detailed project plans and designs encompassing legal, commercial, mechanical, electrical and controls solutions. Participate in the delivery of the technical and commercial risk analysis and develop as necessary.
• Responsible for recommending preferred suppliers and subcontractors to engage following commercial and technical evaluation of proposals. Provide detailed instruction to contractors and suppliers of equipment or services required. Identify and interact with suppliers to ensure equipment supplied is technically suitable, value for money and delivered on time.
• Full Boxer project P&L responsibility.
• To undertake special duties and projects as required

This list is not exhaustive and may change.

Person Profile:

This position requires an enthusiastic person with good communication skills, able to work both independently and as part of a team when required. The applicant must be qualified / conversant with Rolls-Royce Security and Information Security requirements. The successful applicant will be required to travel within the UK & ROI as required and may on occasion be additionally required to spend time overseas. The job requires a disciplined individual who is capable of delivering / communicating the high standards expected of a blue chip company.

Computer Skills - Computer literate with good keyboard skills. Proficient in MS Project, MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email. On the job training will be provided for SAP and other Rolls-Royce business systems.

Driving Licence & Passport - Full and Clean Driving Licence, UK Passport Holder.

Language - Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.

Literacy and Numeracy - Must be a competent writer of business letters and emails. Must have strong background in high level data analysis and end to end processes.

Qualifications – Must have:

• Min 5 years of relevant experience in Customer Key Account Management and/or Programme Management. Relevant qualification or demonstrable industry experience would be advantageous.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

Other Skills: Must be able to work well as part of a Team.

Closing date: 6th August

Job Category Project Management Posting Date 31 Jul 2025; 00:07 Posting End Date 06 Aug 2025