Project Manager

This role will suit someone with strong experience managing engineering, R&D, research, aerospace, defence, or government-funded programmes. You will be responsible for taking ownership of project delivery, ensuring milestones, budgets, reporting requirements, risks, and stakeholder expectations are managed effectively Responsibilities Leading project delivery from initiation through to completion Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation Managing project budgets, cost control, risks, issues, and mitigation plans Supporting technical teams with project deliverables, progress tracking, and gate reviews Coordinating procurement activity alongside technical and business support teams Managing internal and external stakeholders, including consortium partners Producing reports, meeting notes, change logs, project updates, and formal documentation Ensuring reporting is delivered on time and to the required standard Escalating key issues to leadership where required Driving communication, collaboration, and project momentum across all parties Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Science, or a related field preferred Required Skills 5+ years' project management experience within engineering, R&D, research, aerospace, defence, or complex technical programmes Experience managing government-funded projects and formal reporting requirements Strong planning, budgeting, cost control, and financial management experience Excellent risk, issue, and stakeholder management skills Ability to support technical teams and translate technical progress into project deliverables Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills Experience working in a portfolio or multi-project environment Preferred Skills PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, or equivalent project management certification desirable Aerospace, defence, or complex technical R&D programme background Experience working with UK Government departments or international government stakeholders Security clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance To apply, please contact Freddie Southall at Mane Contract Services: Email: F.Southall@Mane.co.uk Phone: 01923 470 714