Project Manager - Defence

Redline Group Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm in Hampshire is seeking a Project Manager to oversee diverse projects in the defence and aerospace sector. The role involves preparing detailed project plans, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and managing budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, especially with electro-mechanical projects, and relevant qualifications. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Southampton.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electro-mechanical and/or hardware projects.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive project plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Manage a portfolio of concurrent projects, from short-duration express projects to complex engineering programmes.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team collaboration

Compliance with ISO standards

Budget management

Education

Prince2 or similar project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

A Project Manager is sought to join an innovative engineering team in Hampshire. This company designs and manufactures specialist electro-mechanical and electronics platforms engineered to perform in harsh, high-reliability environments, including ruggedised tablets, computing platforms, complex racks, and cutting-edge IoT solutions designed to meet exacting client specifications.

The Project Manager, Hampshire, will report to the Project Team Lead and will play a key role in delivering a mix of engineering and express projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This is a pivotal position for someone looking to manage diverse, technically challenging projects in the defence and aerospace sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive project plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of concurrent projects, from short-duration express projects (1-3 months) to complex engineering programmes (1-9 months).
• Contribute to business planning and budgeting by providing technical and engineering resource forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and other process-driven methodologies.
• Oversee dependencies, critical paths, and project constraints.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electro-mechanical and/or hardware projects.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards or similar methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (or similar tools), including Gantt charting and resource planning.
• Experience within the Defence sector and recognised project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2) are highly advantageous.

Application

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Job Information

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Company: Redline Group Ltd
• Location: Southampton, Hampshire
• Posted: Sep 26th 2025
• Closes: Oct 27th 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time