Project Manager

Hythe Group Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hythe Group Ltd. seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects in the Defence and Nuclear sectors in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will manage projects from tender to close-out, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while maintaining quality standards. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, promoting strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance, including optical and dental

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within Defence or Nuclear sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and project management frameworks.
• High attention to detail with the ability to solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery according to quality and safety standards.
• Take commercial and operational responsibility for assigned projects.
• Oversee contract terms, variations, and milestone payments.

Skills

Project delivery

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or business field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Role: Project Manager
Job Type:Permanent
Employment Type:Full-Time
Salary:£ Competitive
Working Hours:42.5 hours per week
Location:Portsmouth

THE ROLE

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex engineering projects? We’re seeking a driven and organised individual to join our team and take ownership of project planning and execution across our key sectors including defence and nuclear.

In this role, you’ll manage projects from tender through to close-out, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and in line with our quality and safety standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take commercial and operational responsibility for assigned projects
• Manage project delivery following Hythe’s quality and health & safety systems
• Oversee contract terms, variations, and milestone payments
• Proactively manage project costs and profitability
• Lead risk identification and mitigation activities
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure efficient purchasing
• Ensure accurate and timely engineering documentation is produced
• Support junior project managers and promote a collaborative team environment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Support tendering activities and contribute to continuous process improvement
• Maintain detailed project records and update CRM systems accordingly

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven experience managing projects within Defence or Nuclear sectors
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and project management frameworks (Prince2, APM, PMP)
• Proficiency with project planning tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, project financials, and reporting
• High attention to detail with the ability to solve problems under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Solid understanding of industry regulations and safety standards
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or business field (or 10+ years’ experience in a similar role)

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Self-motivated, with proactive planning and time management capabilities
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
• Commercially aware with experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement

REQUIREMENTS:

• Please be aware that roles at Hythe Engineering require security clearance. Successful candidates must be able to meet the requirements to obtain, and maintain, appropriate security clearance to be considered for this position

BENEFITS:

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance, including optical and dental.

Hythe Engineering is a trusted partner to some of the UK’s leading Defence, Renewable, and Nuclear contractors. We specialise in bespoke design and manufacturing solutions, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and technical excellence.