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MBDA is a leading defence organisation that is proud to support our Armed Forces in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to achieve a shared goal of defending our freedom.

Salary: £40K - £50K dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working – due to the operational nature of this role it will require at least 50% time on site.

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a dynamic and forward thinking manufacturing team delivering complex manufacturing projects.

You will join a team of over 40 Project Management professionals working in the manufacturing directorate of MBDA UK, working across all aspects of the project lifecycle from concept through to disposal. Our team work with many stakeholders around the business from design, procurement and commercial in order to ensure interfaces and dependencies are managed effectively and ultimately MBDA delivers on time, on cost and on quality.

This provides an exciting opportunity to network with colleagues across the UK, but also France, Italy and Germany as many of our projects are an international endeavour requiring close working relationships across the nations.

• Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, within a matrix organisation.
• Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
• Able to operate effectively in a matrix or cross functional environment, interfacing and influencing customers and suppliers as well as briefing to senior management level.
• Experience of management of project scope, identifying deviations and negotiation of changes and their impact on the overall project.
• An eye for detail, able to identify risks and opportunity trends within in cost, schedule and quality data and able formulate plans in order to mitigate risk and deliver opportunities.
• Enthusiastic and pro-active individual who can prioritise objectives as well as managing the day-to-day tactical actions.
• Experience in the compilation of bid and estimates based on previous products or by working with design and engineering teams on new product definitions.
• Able to construct and maintain project plans and familiar with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.

We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.