Project Manager - Advanced Engineering

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler seeks a Project Manager for Advanced Engineering to lead rocket propulsion projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams across production, development and research. You will turn customer needs into plans, drive risks and costs, and ensure delivery on time in line with business targets.

Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels is required. The role offers hybrid working after probation, with a salary of £40,000‑£60,000 and excellent

Qualifications

• Experience delivering production, development or technology projects.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Proficient with Primavera or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Generate, maintain and deliver project plans for bids and contracts.
• Define and execute project plans across development, production or research.
• Improve value and margin through proactive risk management.
• Produce project reports for internal and customer needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate with customers to understand business requirements.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager - Advanced Engineering

Kidderminster, Worcestershire (eligible for Hybrid Working after successful probation)

£40,000 - £60,000 + excellent bens.

A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation!

We develop and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in Defence & Security. A vacancy has arisen for a Project Manager to be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects of work ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and business targets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion

• The generation, maintenance and delivery of project plans in support of bids for new business.
• The definition, generation and execution of project plans for contracted work according to business needs. Scope could include development, production or research projects.
• Improving project value and project margin through the proactive management of project risks.
• Project reporting both internally and to customers.
• Management, monitoring and motivation of cross-functional team members assigned to the project(s).
• Working closely with the customer to understand the business requirements for the project, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project.
• Approval and/or authorisation of documents as defined in Approved Signatory or Delegated Authorities List.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND - Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion

• Previous knowledge of planning, managing and delivering production, development or technology projects
• A sound commercial and financial understanding
• Knowledge and experience of Project Management software tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project
• Good customer skills and an ability to work and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to work in/with a multi-disciplined team.
• Effective risk management (demonstrated experience of effective risk mitigation is more important than knowledge of a particular process).
• Degree / industry related qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable Experience

• Experience and up to date knowledge of the defence industry
• Experience of developmental activities where project parameters can be subject to change
• Experience in or experience in managing projects within an engineering focused environment.
• Recognised Project Management qualification/accreditation is desirable (e.g. APM Membership or qualifications, PRINCE2, etc.)