Junior Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 379

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum dependent on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our four key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.

• Integrity
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi‑disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen‑Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Green Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

In the role of Project Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of projects on time, within budget and in line with the stakeholder requirements and scope while building and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

As a key member of the Programmes team you will support the positive outcomes of projects from bid, initial requirements capture/scoping to project delivery and close out. Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of allocated programmes and managing off‑track items.

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on‑time within scope and budget and required quality levels.
• Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop detailed project plans and track/monitor/report progress.
• Responsible for coordinating commercial and technical issues and requirements with the customer.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Responsible to integrate functional teams to align execution including design and manufacturing, operations, procurement etc.
• Actively execute Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management to control and mitigate the risk exposure and take advantage of opportunities.
• Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the programme.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide bid/proposal support/leadership as required.
• Contribute to the improvement of company/project processes/procedures.

• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

Perform other project management related duties as required.

• Demonstrable experience in Project Management with a successful track record in setting up and executing complex projects to agreed schedule, budget and quality.
• Ability to coordinate internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of projects.
• To be competent in the use of Microsoft Project and have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

• Experience within aerospace, defence or security contracts is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Government grant framework projects and operation is an advantage.
• Experience managing flight trials within UK and abroad is desirable.

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
• Ability to communicate clearly to a wide range of stakeholders

Callen‑Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.