Senior Project Manager

Expleo UK LTD; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery on fixed-price projects for the Ministry of Defence. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a background in Engineering or Project Management, coupled with recognised qualifications such as APM or PMP. The position offers opportunities to develop and grow alongside the MOD portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fixed-price projects, ensuring targets are met.
• Support business development and manage project risks.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with robust monitoring.

Skills

Project management skills

Project planning

Customer management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Global JA Senior Project Lead/Project Manager) to join our dynamic team within our Marine Business Unit. You will lead the delivery of fixed-price projects and manage suppliers to support Ministry of Defence (MOD) Naval platform programmes in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting bids, overseeing and managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, expertise in project planning, customer and stakeholder management.

This is great opportunity to develop your career with growth opportunities aligning with the growth of the MOD portfolio.

• Support business development and bid activities, including requirements capture, scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of fixed-price projects, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets are consistently met.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, applying robust monitoring, control, and change management processes.
• Maintain commercial control through regular review cycles and KPI reporting to leadership.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues where necessary.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate the delivery to support project execution.
• Direct cross‑functional teams to achieve project deliverables, ensuring timely invoicing aligned with agreed milestones.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear communication and proactive engagement.
• Provide consistent stakeholder communication, including progress updates, milestone tracking, and risk reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Expleo's QMS, customer processes, and legal regulations.

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) is preferred.