Project Manager

Octagon Group; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Manager for a fixed-term contract to support defence-sector programmes. This remote role will involve building project plans, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. Applicants should have strong organisational skills, experience with project management tools, and be eligible for UK Security Clearance. A project management qualification or relevant experience is essential. The position offers an annual salary of £50,000 – £55,000.

Qualifications

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Project Management qualification or relevant experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage project plans, schedules, and resources.
• Lead customer communication and project reviews.
• Manage subcontractor deliverables.
• Maintain RAID logs and drive mitigations.
• Ensure defence compliance and security requirements.
• Monitor budgets and support reporting using Earned Value Management.
• Liaise with engineering teams and manage Technical Queries.

Skills

Strong organisational and communication skills

Proficient in MS Project

Experience with schedules, RAID logs, EVM, and subcontractor management

Background in technical / engineering / regulated environments

Eligible for UK Security Clearance

Project Management qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Project Manager – Fixed Term Contract

• Location : Remote + regular island travel (expensed)
• Contract : 12 Jan – 11 Apr
• Annual Salary Equivalent : £50,000 – £55,000
• Hours : 37.5 per week

We’re looking for a Project Manager to support defence‑sector programmes on a short‑term contract. You’ll lead project delivery, manage subcontractor work packages and ensure all milestones, quality and compliance requirements are met. Remote role with required travel to the island.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage project plans, schedules and resources
• Lead customer communication and project reviews
• Manage subcontractor deliverables
• Maintain RAID logs and drive mitigations
• Ensure defence compliance and security requirements
• Monitor budgets and support reportingApply Earned Value Management
• Liaise with engineering teams and manage Technical Queries

Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Project
• Experience with schedules, RAID logs, EVM and subcontractor management
• Background in technical / engineering / regulated environments
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance
• Project Management qualification or relevant experience

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership
• Adaptable and proactive
• High attention to detail
• Collaborative and calm under pressure

Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential chat.