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