Title: Project Manager
Location: Eastleigh, Southampton
Hours: Mon – Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM | Fri: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Early finish)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Car Allowance
Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays (Increasing to 30 days after 5 years)
Expenses: All travel, mileage, and subsistence costs are fully covered
Stability: Permanent role within a growing, family-feel company backed by a global parent organization.


The Opportunity:
We are representing the world’s leading provider of precision engineered control solutions, operating as a specialized, high-impact team within a larger global group, we deliver high-spec engineering projects across two main sectors: Aviation/ Aerospace and Healthcare (specialist aluminum enclosures and large-scale infrastructure).


Following an internal promotion, we are looking for a technically-minded Project Manager to join our team. We have a strong track record of supporting Ex-Forces personnel and highly value the leadership, discipline, and methodical approach that veterans bring to our engineering environment.




The Role:
This is an in-depth project management role. You will be responsible for moving projects from the design and R&D phase through to physical installation and commissioning.


*Dual-Sector Focus: Manage projects ranging from external industrial manufacturing to high-spec medical site installations.
*Technical Oversight: Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure technical specifications are met from quotation to delivery.
*Site Management: Oversee onsite activities, ensuring compliance with CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations and safety standards.
*Documentation: Present design reviews, progress summaries, and technical reports to senior leadership and clients.


Requirements:
*The Right Attitude: We need a proactive "operator" who can hit the ground running. You should be comfortable taking full ownership of a project.
*Technical Aptitude: You don’t need a formal Engineering degree, but you must be technically minded and able to understand engineering drawings and specifications.
*Experience: 1+ years in a project-led manufacturing or construction environment. Knowledge of Aviation or Hospital/Healthcare site requirements is a distinct advantage.
*CDM Awareness: A solid understanding of site safety and Construction Design and Management regulations.
*Mobility: A full UK Driving License is essential. You must be willing to travel UK-wide, with occasional overnight stays or short trips to Ireland/Europe during the implementation phase of projects.




Titles; Technical Project Manager, Project Manager (Engineering), Engineering Project Lead, Contracts Manager, Technical Operations Manager, Project Delivery Manager, Architectural Project Manager, Specialist Installation Manager, Field Project Manager, Project Engineer (Management Focus).
Commutable from: Southampton, Winchester, Fareham, Romsey, Chandler’s Ford, Hedge End, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Salisbury, Andover, Havant, Waterlooville, Gosport, Petersfield, Alton, Bishop’s Waltham, Botley, Lymington, Ringwood, Whiteley.