Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager - Redhill (5 days on site during probation and thereafter Wednesday and Friday from home) - £55-60k base plus benefits

Fantastic opportunity to gain a DV clearance and work on key projects protecting the nation.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.

Working closely with the Programme Director to support the project implementation of new projects and the ongoing management of our client's MOD project portfolios to meet the customer's and company's requirements.

SAS3, CSCS and MMM oversight/ownership at service management level.

• Managing an entire picture of all ongoing projects against contract scopes. Working with other PMs as required. Matrix is suggested.
• Capturing programme overviews (schedules, risks, implementation plans, and open jobs).
• Project management ownership of your own projects across all three contracts. Including:
• Production and ongoing management of high-quality documentation including Project Management Plans, Risk Registers, Project Schedules, and other project documentation as required.
• Ensuring internal service launches capture all relevant information such that support etc aware of new services, documentation is captured and maintained etc.
• Acting as support contact for projects under remit of the role.
• Assist in managing the resolution process to ensure project engineering/technical issues are rectified.
• Assisting in the roll-out of Service Management and Group Planner function.
• Assisting in improving through-life support function.
• Support other Project Managers in the project implementation and ensure that projects progress smoothly through the company and according to agreed timescales.
• To represent the Company at key customer project and commercial meetings.
• Currently no direct reports however the intention is for this role to take on line management responsibility in due course.
• Assisting in bid writing across MOD and Government tenders.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Project management experience with UK MOD and other UK government departments.
• Technical experience of electrical/electronic, IT networking equipment and satellite communication.
• Engineering or science degree preferred but not essential.
• Commercial experience and thorough understanding of UK MOD contracting processes and procedures (specifically Defence Digital and DE&S).
• Highly desirable would be a Navy background and - maybe having worked as a Weapons Engineer or CIS.