Project Manager

Job Role: Project Manager  

Job Type: Permanent        

Employment Type: Full-Time        

Salary: Competitive salary  

Working Hours: 42.5  hours per week        

Location: Portsmouth   

About Us 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.

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

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business field (or 10+ years’ experience in a similar role)
• 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

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 note that roles at Hythe Engineering require security clearance. Successful candidates must obtain and maintain appropriate clearance for this position.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including optical and dental
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Life assurance scheme
• Competitive holiday allowance

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