Project Manager

Gi Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Gi Group in Fareham seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex testing and certification programmes. Responsibilities include managing environmental testing, EMC, vibration, mechanical shock, battery testing and product qualification with a focus on delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.

You will drive client relationships, detailed planning and progress reporting, coordinate internal resources and subcontractors, and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager in engineering/testing environments.
• Defence or Aerospace project experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to balance technical and business needs.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management capability.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to final report delivery.
• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong client relationships.
• Produce detailed project plans, forecasts and progress reports.
• Ensure projects meet contractual timelines, scope and budget.
• Coordinate internal resources, subcontract testing and specialist equipment.
• Resolve issues affecting workflow, scheduling or profitability.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing through compliant project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to operational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

PM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - Testing & Certification Programmes

Location: Fareham

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Employment Type: 12 month contract

Sector: Engineering / Testing / Defence / Aerospace (ideal but not essential)

A leading organisation in the testing and engineering sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex technical projects across environmental testing, EMC, vibration, mechanical shock, battery testing and product qualification programmes. This role requires strong commercial awareness, excellent customer management skills and the ability to deliver multiple projects on time, within scope and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to final report delivery
• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong client relationships
• Produce detailed project plans, forecasts and progress reports
• Ensure projects meet contractual timelines, scope and budget
• Coordinate internal resources, subcontract testing and specialist equipment
• Resolve issues affecting workflow, scheduling or profitability
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing through compliant project delivery
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to operational efficiency

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Project Manager within engineering, testing or technical environments
• Defence or Aerospace project experience highly beneficial but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical and business needs
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management capabilityli>
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Self-driven, proactive and adaptable to change

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing support (EAP, dental scheme, occupational health)
• Salary exchange options (holiday buy/sell, cycle to work, pension)
• Potential hybrid working depending on role requirements
• Company car or car allowance may be available depending on role level