V06643 - Engineering Project Manager

Matchtech; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support its Electronic Systems Engineering leadership team in Rochester on a 12-month contract. The role involves leading complex engineering projects, supporting aerospace programmes and delivering innovative solutions for global customers.

Key responsibilities include lifecycle oversight, budget adherence, technical direction, and collaboration with global teams to meet objectives and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Significant engineering project management experience in aerospace/defence or related engineering sectors.
• Solid grasp of project lifecycles, delivery strategies, budgets and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead technically and make informed engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering projects through the full lifecycle from strategy to delivery.
• Ensure products/services meet timelines, budgets and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical direction and manage project trade-offs.
• Collaborate with global customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Act as the main engineering contact for stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement with innovative engineering practices.

Skills

PM experience

Aerospace/Defence

Technical leadership

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support its Electronic Systems Engineering leadership team in Rochester. This 12-month contract role offers the opportunity to lead complex engineering projects, support aerospace programmes and deliver innovative solutions for global customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering projects through the full project lifecycle, from execution strategy through to delivery
• Ensure compliant products and services are delivered on time and within agreed budgets
• Provide technical direction, make key engineering decisions and manage project trade-offs
• Work collaboratively with global customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives and requirements
• Act as the primary engineering point of contact for project stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement through the introduction of innovative engineering practices, solutions and technologies
• Guide and support team members while promoting a collaborative, high-performance working environment

Job Requirements

• Significant engineering project management experience within the aerospace, defence or wider engineering industry
• Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles, delivery strategies, budgets and compliance requirements
• Experience providing technical leadership and making informed engineering decisions