Project Manager – WTB Programme
Location: Based at our offices in Portland, Dorset with UK & European Travel required
Salary: Starting from £50,000 dependent on experience
About the Role
G3 Systems Ltd is seeking a proactive, organised and delivery-focused Project Manager to support the delivery of our WTB Programme.
Working closely with the Programme Project Manager, you will take ownership of assigned project activities, coordinating schedules, deliverables, risks, reporting and stakeholder actions to keep the programme on track.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with project management experience to take the next step in their career, gain greater responsibility and contribute to a major international defence programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned project workstreams and deliverables in accordance with the Project Management Plan (PMP).
- Maintain project programmes, milestones and Tier 2 delivery schedules using Microsoft Project.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and delays, and drive timely resolution.
- Prepare project reports and maintain accurate documentation, action trackers and project records.
- Coordinate project meetings, manage stakeholder communications and ensure actions are completed.
- Work with the Project Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and cost monitoring.
- Support risk mitigation and effective coordination across project teams, customers and suppliers.
- Champion G3's Mission Zero commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
The role requires UK and overseas travel, predominantly within Europe.
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised engineering qualification.
- Recognised project management qualification.
- Experience in a project-based role, ideally within the defence, engineering or construction sectors.
- Strong planning, organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
- A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and take ownership of deliverables.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and overseas.
Why Join G3 Systems?
Join a growing engineering and construction business delivering complex international defence projects. Work alongside experienced professionals, take ownership of meaningful project responsibilities and develop your career within a dynamic, delivery-focused team.
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary starting at £50k per annum, with potential to offer more for candidates with relevant experience
- 25 days annual leave
- Flexible 37.5-hour working week
- Single Person Private Medical Insurance including Dental Cover provided by BUPA
- Life cover (3.5x salary)
- Defined Pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice schemes (including eBike and electric vehicles)
- Access to wellbeing platform YuLife
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