Project Manager

Filtronic; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension up to 8%

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

SAYE share scheme

EV/Cycle to Work schemes

Learning and development

Job summary

Filtronic is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technically complex engineering projects from concept to delivery. You’ll work with engineering, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams to drive projects to time, budget and quality targets in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities include developing detailed plans, managing risks, generating dashboards and reports, and supporting customer reviews. A degree in engineering or science and PM qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering, manufacturing or technology projects.
• Experience leading cross‑functional project teams.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of recognised project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and milestones.
• Deliver projects to agreed scope, budget, quality and timescales.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Produce regular project reports, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Support customer meetings, programme reviews and technical discussions.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting and financial tracking.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication across all project teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross‑functional leadership

Planning & organisation

Communication

MS Project/Jira

Education

Degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

At Filtronic, we design and manufacture world-class RF, microwave and mmWave technologies that enable mission-critical communications across some of the world's most demanding industries. Following continued growth and major contract wins, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our expanding Programme Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead technically complex engineering projects from concept through to customer delivery, working alongside highly skilled engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams. If you enjoy bringing multidisciplinary teams together, solving complex challenges and delivering projects that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and milestones.
• Deliver projects to agreed scope, budget, quality and timescales.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Produce regular project reports, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Support customer meetings, programme reviews and technical discussions.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting and financial tracking.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication across all project teams.

Requirements

• Experience managing engineering, manufacturing or technology projects.
• Experience leading cross‑functional project teams.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of recognised project management methodologies.
• Experience using project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira or similar.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Desirable

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
• APMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience within the Space, Defence, Satellite Communications or Electronics sectors.
• An appreciation of RF, microwave or electronic technologies.

Benefits

• 37.5 hour working week
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
• Income Protection Insurance
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Volunteering day
• Learning and development opportunities
• Some employee benefits become available after successfully completing your probationary period.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, applicants must be capable of meeting UK Security Clearance vetting requirements.

Equal Opportunities

Filtronic is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.