Contract Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.

The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator.

Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager

Location: Bolton

Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

• Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.
• Ownership of Manufacturing Work Packages from a cost, schedule and quality perspective
• Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
• Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
• Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.

• Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
• A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Experience in the application of Project Management skills in a relevant business environment.
• Good command of Microsoft packages including Excel and PowerPoint