At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage projects, monitor performance, and solve challenges in a dynamic defence environment.
- Company: Join the UK's leading defence manufacturer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and professional development in a supportive team.
- Other info: Exciting career growth in a safety-critical manufacturing environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or relevant experience; project management skills are a must.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Morson is partnering with the UK's leading defence manufacturer to recruit a Project Professional based in Risdale.
This role requires regular engagement with customers and senior colleagues. The successful candidate must communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrate a clear understanding of how their contributions support the broader objectives of Heavy Munitions.
Within the organisational reporting structure, the Project Professional will utilise data from business project control systems to prepare regular reports. These reports assist the Portfolio Manager in compiling comprehensive summaries for the product family.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver defined work packages and tasks within agreed cost, schedule, and quality parameters.
- Monitor and report on project and programme performance against schedule, technical, financial, and quality targets.
- Lead problem-solving sessions to proactively identify and resolve project challenges.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring consistent communication and effective expectation management.
- Take ownership of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Proactively manage risks and opportunities to benefit work packages and tasks.
- Ensure compliance with the Operational Framework and Life Cycle Management (LCM) requirements.
- Support the development of proposals for future tasks and work packages.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification, preferably in an engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Project management experience, ideally within a comparable industry such as Defence.
- Formal project management training with proficiency in scheduling, cost management, and risk software tools (e.g. MS Project and Predict!). Experience with SAP is advantageous.
- Experience in a safety-critical manufacturing environment is desirable.
- Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally, depending on project requirements.
Desirable Qualifications
- PRINCE2 certification would be a distinct advantage.
- Programme management qualification is preferred.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond with an up-to-date CV.
Project Professional in Hexham employer: Morson Edge
Morson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Risdale where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities for training and advancement within the defence sector. The company fosters a culture of teamwork and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every team member's contributions are valued and aligned with the broader objectives of Heavy Munitions.
