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Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job in Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1, England, UK
Listing for: SR2
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 450 - 550 GBP Daily GBP 450.00 550.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Contract Project Manager – Engineering Programmes - £450–£550/day | Inside IR35
Salisbury-based | Hybrid | Initial 6 months

We’re supporting a UK engineering-led organisation delivering complex, regulated programmes across advanced technology projects. They’re looking for an experienced Contract Project Manager to take immediate ownership of end-to-end delivery across critical engineering programmes.

This role suits a hands-on delivery PM who can hit the ground running in structured, engineering-heavy environments.

Why this contract?

Immediate impact role — take ownership quickly
Long-running, well-funded engineering programmes
Clear scope and delivery ownership (not PMO-only)
Strong likelihood of extension based on programme demand

What you’ll be doing

Leading end-to-end delivery of complex engineering projects
Managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change
Coordinating engineers, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers
Managing outsourced engineering supply chains (people & materials)
Acting as the key interface between customers and internal teams
Producing and maintaining robust project plans and delivery documentation

What we’re looking for (non-negotiable)

5+ years’ end-to-end project management experience on engineering programmes
PRINCE2 certified, with experience working in Agile or hybrid environments
Strong background managing engineering supply chains
Proven ability to control delivery across scope, quality, schedule, and cost
Confident stakeholder manager — engineers, procurement, global suppliers, senior leadership

Tools & environment

Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office Nice to have

Aerospace, defence, or security programme experience
Government-funded or grant-based projects
Flight trials exposure (UK or international)
Eligibility

UK right to work & eligible for Security Clearance
Willingness to travel occasionally
Full UK driving licence
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