Project Manager

SR2 Clean Energy; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering-led organization is looking for an experienced Contract Project Manager to oversee engineering programmes. This role is hybrid based in Salisbury and demands a hands-on delivery approach. Key responsibilities include leading complex project delivery, managing engineering supply chains, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience with a PRINCE2 certification and a strong background in engineering environments. Attractive daily rates are offered, with potential for long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in project management on engineering programmes.
• PRINCE2 certified, with Agile or hybrid experience.
• Strong background in managing engineering supply chains.
• Ability to control delivery of scope, quality, schedule, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change.
• Coordinate engineers, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Act as the key interface between customers and internal teams.

Skills

End-to-end project management

Stakeholder management

Scope management

Quality control

Schedule management

Cost management

Agile methodology

Education

PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Project Manager – Engineering Programmes – £450–£550/day | Inside IR35

Salisbury-based | Hybrid | Initial 6 months

We’re supporting a UK engineering-led organisation delivering complex, regulated programmes across advanced technology projects. They’re looking for an experienced Contract Project Manager to take immediate ownership of end-to-end delivery across critical engineering programmes.

This role suits a hands-on delivery PM who can hit the ground running in structured, engineering-heavy environments.

Why this contract?

• Immediate impact role — take ownership quickly
• Long-running, well-funded engineering programmes
• Clear scope and delivery ownership (not PMO-only)
• Strong likelihood of extension based on programme demand

What you’ll be doing

• Leading end-to-end delivery of complex engineering projects
• Managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change
• Coordinating engineers, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Managing outsourced engineering supply chains (people & materials)
• Acting as the key interface between customers and internal teams
• Producing and maintaining robust project plans and delivery documentation

What we’re looking for (non-negotiable)

• 5 years’ end-to-end project management experience on engineering programmes
• PRINCE2 certified, with experience working in Agile or hybrid environments
• Strong background managing engineering supply chains
• Proven ability to control delivery across scope, quality, schedule, and cost
• Confident stakeholder manager — engineers, procurement, global suppliers, senior leadership

Tools & environment

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office

Nice to have

• Aerospace, defence, or security programme experience
• Government-funded or grant-based projects
• Flight trials exposure (UK or international)

Eligibility

• UK right to work & eligible for Security Clearance
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Full UK driving licence