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