Senior Defence Engineering Project Lead | Hybrid

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology innovation center in Bristol seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead engineering projects in the Defence sector. This role involves managing complex innovation projects, ensuring timely delivery, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Applicants should have a proven track record in project management and be willing to undergo government security clearance. Competitive salary and hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Company paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Honorary staff status at the University of Bristol

Qualifications

• Proven track record working as a project manager.
• Experience supporting innovation in R&D or digital engineering projects.
• Ability and willingness to undergo government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex innovation projects to deliver on time and on cost.
• Control scope, schedule, cost, and risk across project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits to resolve issues and validate progress.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Technical knowledge in engineering

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning systems

Project Lifecycle Management systems

Customer Relationship Management platform

Job description

A technology innovation center in Bristol seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead engineering projects in the Defence sector. This role involves managing complex innovation projects, ensuring timely delivery, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Applicants should have a proven track record in project management and be willing to undergo government security clearance. Competitive salary and hybrid working options available.