Job Responsibilities:

• Manage customer-funded and internal development/production programs.
• Assist with bid/scoping phases and oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate with various departments including Sales, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Finance.
• Manage schedules and resources to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Directly liaise with customers to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations for delivered equipment.
• Report on project progress, risks, and financial status to senior leadership.
• Support governance, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Help with bid preparation and manage projects requiring customer-funded development.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure they meet contractual obligations.
• Act as the main point of contact for project status and performance updates.
• Estimate project costs and prepare schedules for bids.
• Facilitate communication across project teams, stakeholders, and other departments.
• Monitor progress against project plans and control budgets to avoid overruns.
• Take corrective action to stay on track with project timelines and financial targets.
• Organize Factory Acceptance Tests for deliverables.
• Coordinate equipment dispatch, delivery, and commissioning as required.
• Attend production and procurement meetings to ensure timely output.
• Travel within the UK and overseas when necessary, often at short notice.

Experience:

• HND or degree in project management or relevant experience.
• APM qualification is advantageous.
• 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in engineering development.
• Experience managing projects from initiation to closure.
• Budget management and forecasting experience.
• Software development project management experience is highly desirable.