Overview

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Project Manager to join the team.

The successful candidate will be involved in the full project lifecycle from leading or assisting with bids for new and continuing work to delivering existing long-term programmes of work. Specifically, the role involves the planning, monitoring and control of allocated projects across various business units. Key to this is ensuring that projects are controlled in line with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and project management procedures within the level of delegated authority.

This role would suit a candidate who has previous engineering experience and current project management experience who is looking to develop their project management skills within a fast-moving company with a world-wide customer base.

This role will be based in our Bristol offices with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required however as part of our commitment to flexible working, employees are able to combine office work with remote working.

Responsibilities

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager or Head of Programmes, manage a portfolio of projects in accordance with the company procedures. Participation in the Bid Phase, either supporting the Business Unit Manager or leading bids post initial customer contact. Includes preparation of proposals, estimates and initial pricing. Preparation of all Project Start-up and Initiation Documentation, including: Project Briefs (Charter); Project Management Plans (PMP); project schedules; project budgets; and tracking registers. Management of Risk in accordance with company procedures. Tracking, monitoring progress and management of all allocated projects in terms of: Time, Cost and Quality. Preparation of project financial data including budget updates, estimates at completion and control of customer invoicing and profiling. Management of project resource demand and participation in Business Unit resource levelling through accurate representation of the project demand in the business forecasting system. Stakeholder communication and management (both internal and external to customers and suppliers). Management and control of any contract changes with the customer for all allocated projects, ensuring adherence to process. Early and clear reporting, raising and escalation of project issues, risks, and potential problems.

Qualifications

Ideally degree or similar qualification in an engineering, science, technology, mathematics or related discipline Recognised Project Management training and qualification - Desirable

Skills

Ability to lead teams in challenging technical environments Able to work with a wide experience level from junior engineers to well-regarded technical consultants Financially astute, able to create and manage project budgets, maintain profit margin and deliver returns Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident in prioritisation and managing concurrent workstreams Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines Be an effective communicator, both written and verbal A proactive and assertive nature with the motivation to succeed Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Experience

Experience within aerospace, marine or defence engineering environment - Desirable Experience of project management in an engineering organisation - Desirable Experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as MS NAV/Dynamics – Desirable

Benefits

Competitive Package - Grade 4-5 with a salary banding of £33,000 - £49,000 dependent on experience.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.

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