Project Manager in Bournemouth)

Rubicon Recruitment Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee high-value engineering projects in Bournemouth. This role includes leading integrated project teams and managing customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience, preferably within regulated environments like the Aircraft or Aerospace sectors. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. The position offers a salary of £55,000 with benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Health insurance without waiting period

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance of 2x annual salary

Free annual vision exam

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex engineering projects within regulated environments.
• Ability to manage project P&L effectively.
• Desirable experience in Aircraft or Aerospace sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to meet delivery, cost, quality, and weight targets.
• Act as the primary customer contact and lead project meetings.
• Maintain project plans and negotiate contractual due dates.
• Manage scope changes and customer change proposals.
• Lead integrated project teams across departments.

Skills

Project management experience

Customer relations

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field

Formal PM qualification (e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2)

Job description

Project Manager | Bournemouth | £55,000

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in complex engineering programmes? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, leadership, and customer focus are key? This opportunity offers full ownership of high-value projects for a global supplier in a highly regulated industry.

You’ll lead integrated project teams, manage customer relationships, and drive delivery across the full product lifecycle - from concept to closure.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 public holidays)
• Pension scheme – Scottish Widows, 5% employer contribution (opt-in available before 90 days)
• Health insurance – Simply Health, no waiting period
• Cycle to Work Scheme – discounts on bicycles and accessories
• Employee Assistance Programme – Health Assured, no waiting period
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary, provided by Canada Life
• Bereavement counselling via Canada Life – no waiting period
• Free annual vision exam – Specsavers (for employees using computer equipment)

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to meet delivery, cost, quality, and weight targets
• Acting as the primary customer contact and leading project meetings
• Maintaining project plans and negotiating contractual due dates
• Managing scope changes, budgets, and customer change proposals
• Leading integrated project teams and coordinating resources across departments

Qualifications

• Project management experience within Engineering or similar regulated environments
• Proven ability to manage project P&L and deliver results
• Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field
• Formal PM qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or AGILE Practitioner (desirable)
• Strong customer relations, negotiation, and communication skills
• Experience within the Aircraft or Aerospace sectors would be highly beneficial

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Charlie Crotty at Rubicon for more information.