Project Manager - Security & Complex Projects

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Padworth; Hybrid; GBP 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Engineering Cumbria is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex, security-focused projects within regulated environments. You will own project delivery across schedule, cost and risk, coordinating internal teams and external supply chains while maintaining security standards.

The role requires NEC contract management experience and a background in security infrastructure, with a hybrid work pattern around 60% site-based activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects from planning through to completion.
• NEC contract management experience.
• Experience working in security-focused or regulated environments.
• Background in security infrastructure such as hostile vehicle mitigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
• Lead project planning and coordinate resources across people, budget and delivery activities.
• Establish and maintain baselines, monitor performance and initiate change where required.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Engage extensively with the supply chain to ensure effective delivery.
• Operate with a strong security mindset within a complex environment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Project Manager - Security & Complex Projects

• Job Type: Contract - 18 Month duration
• Location: Aldermaston / Reading
• Working Pattern: Hybrid - approximately 60% site based
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Rate: £63.57 per hour Umbrella / £47.87 per hour PAYE

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex projects within a highly regulated and security-focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Project Manager who can take ownership of projects, work effectively with complex organisations and supply chains, and drive delivery across schedule, cost, quality, risk and security.

The successful candidate will be expected to quickly understand project requirements, take ownership and work proactively to deliver projects successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
• Lead project planning and coordinate resources across people, budget and delivery activities.
• Establish and maintain project baselines, monitoring performance and initiating change where required.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and the wider supply chain.
• Drive project delivery while managing complexity, cost, schedule and risk.
• Support delivery through construction and commissioning activities where required.
• Engage extensively with the supply chain to ensure effective project delivery.
• Operate with a strong security mindset within a complex organisational environment.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in complex projects and construction-related environments.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience delivering complex projects from planning through to completion.
• NEC contract management experience.
• Experience working through the construction phase, ideally with a relevant CSCS card.
• A background within the security industry, with experience of areas such as hostile vehicle mitigation or related security infrastructure.
• Experience working within a large or complex organisation.
• The ability to quickly understand requirements, take ownership and drive projects forward.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• A technology or engineering background, ideally within electrical, rail, signalling or Underground environments.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects where strong project management, commercial awareness and a security-focused approach are essential.

You will have significant involvement across project governance, planning, resources, risk, supply chain engagement and delivery, working alongside experienced professionals across a multidisciplinary environment.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants