Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Southampton. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex engineering projects in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on projects while engaging with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. The company promotes flexible and hybrid working arrangements, alongside excellent career prospects and benefits, including healthcare and shares. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technical setting and are passionate about project management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Shares

Healthcare

Career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a formal qualification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of technical projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management qualification

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Technical project delivery

Project management tools proficiency

UK procurement knowledge

Eligible for UK Security Clearance

Education

Formal Project Management qualification

Tools

Project planning tools

Earned value management

Job description

A leading international electronics systems manufacturer is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team in Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of technical projects—overseeing planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and project reporting.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with business objectives.

Skills required for the Project Manager role – Southampton:

• Formal Project Management qualification and/or relevant industry experience
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated, technical environment
• Understanding of technical project delivery and development lifecycle, including stage gates and engineering milestones
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., project planning, earned value management)
• Familiarity with UK procurement or electronics product environments desirable
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance

On offer: salary up to £55,000, flexible and hybrid working, shares, healthcare and more. On top of this, brilliant career prospects within this growing company.

If you're interested in joining a growing and successful organisation working on technically challenging projects—and want to be part of a collaborative and high-performing team—please apply now to find out more.