Project Manager
- Barrow, Suffolk
- £50,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Barrow, Suffolk, England
- Salary: £50k - 55k per year + None
- Category
- Sector:
- Contract type Permanent
- Consultant: Lydia Lucas
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Clearance: Must meet UK security clearance and export control requirementsAbout UsWe are a leading global engineering organisation specialising in mechanical power transmission and high-performance engineering solutions. With a long history of innovation and reliability, we deliver mission-critical systems for industries including defence, marine, power, and industrial sectors. Operating across 24 locations worldwide, we are known for our technical expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering quality in challenging environments.The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of delivering complex, long-term engineering projects within our UK Defence division.
You'll be the driving force from start to finish - ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.What You'll DoLead and deliver one or more complex projects, ensuring all objectives are metOversee contract fulfilment, ensuring all deliverables are achievedDevelop and execute a robust Project Management PlanManage stakeholders at all levels - customers, suppliers, and internal teamsIdentify and mitigate risks while spotting opportunities for improvementControl and manage any project changes to avoid scope creepTrack project finances, forecast cashflow, and manage milestone paymentsResolve issues quickly to keep projects on trackBuild strong relationships across teams and with clientsMonitor performance against schedule, scope, and budgetProduce regular performance reports for both internal and external audiencesAbout YouWe're looking for someone with:Proven project management experience - ideally with formal qualifications (APM, Prince2, PMP)Background in mechanical engineering or manufacturingStrong organisational and time management skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilitiesExperience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and MS ProjectSAP knowledge (desirable but not essential)A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt in challenging environmentsIntegrity, resilience, and the ability to influence and guide othersWhy Join Us?Work on high-profile defence projects that make a real differenceJoin a global engineering leader with strong career progression opportunitiesBe part of a supportive, professional, and collaborative team environmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageAdditional RequirementsYou must have the right to work in the UKYou must be able to meet security clearance and export control requirements (your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may impact eligibility)Apply today and help deliver world-class engineering solutions for the UK Defence sector.