Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to join their expanding team. This role involves coordinating project teams to ensure successful delivery of complex projects while managing risks and resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or a related field, along with a proven track record in project management. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you'll work closely with internal client representatives and technical experts to drive project success. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project teams to deliver benefits from a portfolio of projects.
• Manage project requirements and prepare business cases.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Leadership

Technical Understanding

Education

Degree in Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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About the Role

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a globally respected R&D company to recruit a Project Manager on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will join an expanding team and report to the Head of Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate project teams to deliver benefits from a portfolio or programme of projects.
2. Act as the primary contact with internal client representatives, collaborating closely with technical SMEs and project managers.
3. Manage project requirements, prepare business cases, and ensure effective baseline management.
4. Identify and manage risks, resource needs, and schedule constraints.
5. Develop work breakdown structures, resource estimates, and manage schedules with stakeholders.
6. Implement communication plans and monitor project progress, addressing issues proactively.
7. Support bid preparation, including estimating, risk management, planning, and proposal development.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience managing complex projects; formal qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to interpret technical narratives with guidance.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Leadership experience in technical projects, with a record of meeting challenging targets. Commercial experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years' high-quality project management experience.

The successful candidate must meet UK security clearance requirements, including 5 years of UK residency and British citizenship.

Additional Information

Previous suitable job titles include Project Engineer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Senior Project Manager, Technical Project Manager.

Please apply as soon as possible. Due to high application volumes, not all applicants will receive individual responses. All successful candidates will be contacted.