Senior Project Manager - V06685

Matchtech is recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of complex projects within a highly regulated engineering/defence environment. This is a 12-month contract offering a hybrid arrangement, with on-site attendance typically 1 day per month (usually the 2nd Wednesday), though flexibility is required to meet project needs.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 40 per week
Rate: £52.93 per hour (PAYE)
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS + SC (UK Eyes Only)

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation through to completion, ensuring robust governance throughout
Manage project scope, schedule, risks, issues, dependencies and change control
Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure effective stakeholder engagement
Track performance against milestones, objectives and quality expectations
Produce clear status reporting, updates and management information
Facilitate project meetings and drive actions to timely resolution
Ensure alignment with applicable processes, policies and regulatory requirements
Support continuous improvement across delivery and project management practice

Essential Experience

Strong track record in senior project management within complex, regulated engineering environments
Solid understanding of project governance, controls, methodology and change management
Proven capability managing risks/issues, schedules, dependencies (and budgets where applicable)
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Organised, analytical, and able to work independently in a hybrid set-up
Comfortable using project reporting tools/systems

Interested?

If you're a Senior Project Manager looking for your next contract within a high-assurance environment, apply today via Matchtech