OverviewExpleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team within our Marine Business Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting bids, overseeing and managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, expertise in project planning, customer and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Support business development and bid activities, including requirements capture, scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling.

Lead the end-to-end delivery of fixed-price projects, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets are consistently met.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, applying robust monitoring, control, and change management processes.

Maintain commercial control through regular review cycles and KPI reporting to leadership.

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues where necessary.

Manage supplier relationships and coordinate the delivery to support project execution.

Direct cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables, ensuring timely invoicing aligned with agreed milestones.

Build strong customer relationships through clear communication and proactive engagement.

Provide consistent stakeholder communication, including progress updates, milestone tracking, and risk reporting.

Ensure compliance with Expleo’s QMS, customer processes, and legal regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) is preferred

Essential Skills

Proven experience in delivering complex engineering projects, ideally within the defence or marine sectors.

Strong project planning, monitoring, and change control capabilities.

Expertise in stakeholder engagement and supplier management.

High level of contractual and financial acumen.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Experience in performance management of teams and individuals.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and methodologies aligned with APM BoK or PMP standards.

Desired Skills

Background in naval supply chain projects.

Experience with safety-related work in marine or defence environments.

Experience

Extensive experience in project management, including fixed-price delivery.

What Do I Need Before I Apply

UK National, SC cleared or eligible for SC

Benefits

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges

We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects

ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

Disability Confident Committed Employer: we have committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible; communicating and promoting vacancies; offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job; anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required; supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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