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 supporting defence-sector programmes. You'll build and manage project plans, lead customer communications, and ensure compliance with defence regulations. The role is remote with required travel, offering an annual salary of £50,000 – £55,000. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Project are essential, along with experience in technical or regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing project plans, schedules, and resources.
• Knowledge of compliance and security requirements in a regulated environment.
• Ability to lead customer communication and project reviews.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage project plans, schedules, and resources.
• Lead customer communication and project reviews.
• Manage subcontractor deliverables.
• Ensure defence compliance and security requirements are met.

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.