Project Manager

Frontier Resourcing; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Resourcing is searching for two Project Managers to deliver complex engineering programs in the defence and aerospace sectors. The roles will involve owning the delivery of multi-million-pound projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing high-value engineering programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in defence or aerospace engineering programmes valued at £10 million or more.
• Exceptional communication and people-management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budget forecasting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of multi-million-pound defence/aerospace engineering projects.
• Embed Earned Value Management (EVM) practices across project lifecycles.
• Define project scope, schedule, and budgets.

Skills

Communication

People Management

Commercial Acumen

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Frontier has partnered with a leading defence prime in Sussex (hybrid) and we’re seeking TWO Project Managers (one on contract, one permanent) who excel at delivering complex engineering programmes. If you’ve led multi-million-pound defence or aerospace projects and meet the requirements below, let’s talk.

What you’ll do

• Own end-to-end delivery of multi-million-pound defence/aerospace engineering projects
• Embed Earned Value Management (EVM) practices throughout project lifecycles
• Define scope, schedule and budgets, with hands-on ownership via MS Project
• Engage and align stakeholders at all levels
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and teams

What you’ll bring

• Proven track record delivering defence or aerospace engineering programmes (≥ £10 million)
• Exceptional communication and people-management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget forecasting, cost control and contract-interface management

Frontier Resourcing continues to support National Security, Defence and Government clients. Get in touch to discuss this role or your organisation’s next critical hire.

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