Copello have partnered with an established defence manufacturer in the recruitment of a Project Manager, based in Poole for circa 12 month contract. This role will be the principle point of contact for all assigned projects, directing and managing the preparation of deliverables within specific contract terms. 

You will be responsible for:

- Assisting the Business Development and Bids team in planning phases for new opportunities

- Creating work breakdown structures, project and resource plans, risk identification and mitigation plans

- Managing new and existing contracts, adhering to contractual obligations, deadlines and budgeted costs

- Delivering payment milestones within specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits

- Undertaking regular formal documented reviews of contracts reporting and reporting contract progress

- Creating standardised documentation and reporting templates for use across all projects/major contracts within the Business Unit

Ideal candidates will have:

- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a relevant Project Management role within a technical sector

- Project Management qualification, e.g., Prince 2, APM

- Experience within the Defence industry delivering technical engineering solutions

- Full project lifecycle experience

- Lean Six Sigma yellow or green belt is highly desirable

- Engineering experience within the civil or military aviation industry would be desirable

Role is offering hybrid working (2-3 days on site) and is paying circa £450 per day (inside IR35). Candidates will be eligible for SC clearance.