V06643 - Engineering Project Manager
Matchtech · Medway
V06643 - Engineering Project Manager at Matchtech, based in Medway, paying £52 per day. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £52 per day
- Location
- Medway
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Closes
- 13 Jan 2027
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference 611732
About the role
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support its Electronic Systems Engineering leadership team in Rochester. This 12-month contract role offers the opportunity to lead complex engineering projects, support aerospace programmes and deliver innovative solutions for global customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee engineering projects through the full project lifecycle, from execution strategy through to delivery
- Ensure compliant products and services are delivered on time and within agreed budgets
- Provide technical direction, make key engineering decisions and manage project trade-offs
- Work collaboratively with global customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives and requirements
- Act as the primary engineering point of contact for project stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement through the introduction of innovative engineering practices, solutions and technologies
- Guide and support team members while promoting a collaborative, high-performance working environment
Job Requirements:
- Significant engineering project management experience within the aerospace, defence or wider engineering industry
- Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles, delivery strategies, budgets and compliance requirements
- Experience providing technical leadership and making informed engineering decisions
- Knowledge of aerospace engineering products, systems or programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with global customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong problem-solving, organisational and continuous improvement skills
Contract Details:
- 12-month contract
- Based in Rochester
- Hybrid working arrangement, with three days on site
If you are an experienced Engineering Project Manager with aerospace or defence industry knowledge, apply now to support the delivery of innovative electronic systems projects.
Reference: 611732 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 13 Jan 2027 · Listed via Matchtech
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