Project Manager

Matchtech · Cambridgeshire, England

Project Manager at Matchtech, based in Cambridgeshire, England, paying £70,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£70,000 per annum
Location
Cambridgeshire, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
28 Oct 2026
Sector
Security

About 21% above the going rate for security

Reference 604272

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager to join a thriving and scaling Project Management team. You will support clients by planning, coordinating and delivering projects from start to finish. The role involves managing complex programmes, coordinating stakeholders and maintaining strong governance throughout.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and deliver projects from initiation through to completion
  • Develop and maintain project programmes, execution plans and reporting
  • Define project scope, manage risks, dependencies and change
  • Coordinate and oversee suppliers, consultants and contractors
  • Manage contracts and support procurement activities where required
  • Lead project meetings and act as the main point of coordination for stakeholders
  • Monitor progress against time, cost, quality and risk
  • Build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance requirements and relevant regulations
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through shared learning and best practice


Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience delivering projects in security‑sensitive and regulated environments
  • Established client-side experience, ideally gained within a consultancy environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain high‑level security clearance
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
  • Clear, confident written and verbal communication
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
  • Proactive, reliable and able to work effectively within a team
  • Full UK driving licence


Benefits

  • Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional wellbeing day
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Agile and flexible working arrangements
  • Company pension with matched contributions
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health cash plan and employee assistance programme
  • Paid volunteering leave
  • Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Access to flexible benefits covering health, travel, technology and lifestyle options

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role. While the successful candidate will ideally be based locally to Cambridge, we welcome applications from candidates across the UK.

Reference: 604272 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 28 Oct 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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