Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Portsmouth 12‑month contract, Inside IR35 (likely extension) Up to £38/hr PAYE or £50.84/hr Umbrella 37 hours | 4.5‑day working week An opportunity to join a major engineering organisation delivering complex, high‑value programmes where quality, safety and customer outcomes are critical. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of end‑to‑end delivery across technically challenging projects. You'll lead multi‑disciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, and act as a key interface between internal teams and customers to ensure delivery on quality, on time and on cost. What you'll be doing Owning project delivery from scope definition through to execution and reporting Leading cross‑functional teams and managing stakeholders at all levels Controlling schedules, resources, budgets and risk Driving quality, resolving issues and embedding lessons learned Providing clear, regular project status updates What we're looking for Proven project management experience in engineering, manufacturing or regulated environments Strong planning, financial and stakeholder management skills A pragmatic, delivery‑focused approach Aerospace or defence experience is advantageous, but not essential Due to the nature of this project, all candidates must be eligable to obtain security clearance. If you're a hands‑on Project Manager looking for a long‑term contract in a technically advanced environment, this role offers stability, competitive rates and meaningful work. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan