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Copello are working with a leading defence consultancy who are looking for a P3M Project Manager to join their team. You would play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end project and programme management services to clients and will work closely with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors .

In this role you would be involved in leading and supporting transformational change, major acquisition, technology insertion, and in service support projects.

Essential

• Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles within the defence industry
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ChPP, PMQ, PPQ, PRINCE2, MSP).
• Strong track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality.
• Experience of working in the defence sector or a military background.
• Demonstrable experience in:
  • Delivering quality on projects.
  • Managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments.

• Experience of assisting the Bid Winning process and practice such as PQQ/ITT/ITN.
• Ability to travel to client sites across UK as required. (Predominantly South and South-West Regions).

Desirable

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI) and a desire for continued professional development.
• Experience working in a consultancy environment or with government clients.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Microsoft Project 2016 and / or Primavera 6 certification
• Risk certification e.g., Management of Risk (MoR) / Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Earned Value Management Foundation and /or Practitioner

As a Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering the University’s strategic aligned projects, IT infrastructure, digital products and services, working on complex projects that span academic departments and professional services. Reporting to the Head of PMO within the DDaT PMO office, you’ll have the opportunity to manage projects that enhance the university's future direction. 

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of projects from requirements gathering and drafting the business case to defining the solution that meets our user’s needs, budget management, and delivery schedule, ensuring best in class delivery through to the in-life management process.  

The role holder will require:

• A passion for managing projects and an ability to inspire and engage others.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and helping the University achieve its ambitious goals.
• The agility and flexibility to respond positively to changing factors and priorities.
• A proactive, positive and engaging solution-focused approach

This is a 16- month fixed-term position focused on delivery of Windows 11 across the university alongside developing an IT Asset Management capability.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  Safer Recruitment  commitment.

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• Relocation allowance
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Closing Date: 03 Aug 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £46,735 to £55,755

Your new company
You'll be joining a rapidly expanding specialist focusing on projects within the engineering sector.
Monday to Friday
Onsite

Your new role
As a project coordinator, you'll be there to assist a variety of personnel with the following duties:

• Support Power Systems design teams with administrative tasks
• Coordinate project documentation, meetings, and deadlines
• Maintain project databases and resource trackers
• Assist with document control for tenders and design submissions
• Provide cover for other office administrators during holidays and absences
• Book travel for UK and European site visits
• Liaise with the EA and other administrators to ensure smooth operations

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 2 years' experience in project administration, coordination, or document control
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and a professional, discreet approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle confidential information

What you'll get in return

• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Company events
• Free on-site parking

What you need to do now
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Astute's Nuclear team is proud to be working with a leading specialist in logistics and engineering, supporting major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK. We're looking to recruit a Commercial Project Controller to join their growing team at their Portishead site.

The Commercial Project Controller role comes with a salary between 30,000 - 40,000 as well as hybrid working arrangements and a great package.

If you're a Commercial Project Controller and are looking to work for an organisation that places people, safety, and long-term partnerships at the heart of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Project Controller role

Reporting to the Head of Contracts you will:

• Update and maintain CRM records with project and commercial leads, and liaise with clients for tender updates.
• Analyse CRM data to track tender conversion rates and identify improvements with senior team members.
• Use CRM insights to support sales planning, generate reports, and help identify resource or revenue gaps.
• Coordinate bid responses, assist with pricing, review RFQs, and prepare bid documents.
• Ensure commercial processes meet group standards and support internal audits.
• Join monthly P&L and cashflow meetings and provide key commercial input.
• Collect marketing ideas and work with the Marketing team to action them.
• Carry out general commercial and project admin tasks as needed.
• Support invoicing, AfPs, VOs, and share cost updates with finance and CRM teams.

Professional and Personal skills

The Commercial Project Controller role would suit someone who has:

• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Experience supporting commercial functions across major projects or programmes.
• Background in project or construction administration.
• Familiarity with contract, finance, or CRM systems (e.g. Sage, CEMAR).
• Ability to produce scheme estimates and perform construction cost analysis.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to other offices and project sites to support the Project Delivery Team, attend company meetings, and assist Project Managers.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

• Salary of 30,000 - 40,000
• 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Performance related pay scheme

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

An independent and fast-growing consultancy in Bristol is looking for a proactive Project Manager to deliver projects across the commercial, student accommodation, and public sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys a varied workload and values strong client relationships. The Project Manager will join a close-knit team and play an integral role in delivering multiple schemes across the South West.

This position would suit a confident Project Manager who is looking to work within a business that rewards initiative and encourages progression.

As Project Manager , you'll oversee project planning, coordinate stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure seamless project delivery. You'll be expected to manage several live projects at varying stages.

• Consultancy experience as a Project Manager

• Degree qualified in construction or a related discipline

• MRICS, APM or MCIOB preferred or working towards

• Good knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract

• Organised and commercially minded

• 45,000 - 60,000 per annum

• Strong career progression route

• Flexible benefits and bonus

• Local South West based projects

• APC and professional fees paid

Keywords : Project Manager | Bristol | Construction Consultancy | South West Projects | NEC | MRICS

Murray McIntosh is searching for a Project Manager to work on an initial 6 month contract for a key client of ours as detailed below:

Responsibilities & experience required:

• Engineering project management experience
• Experience of expediting, leading and driving forward projects that have fallen behind to get them back on track.
• Marine / Defence / Naval background is preferred
• Radio or communications experience would be a nice to have but is not essential
• Clear view of issues and how to rectify them
• Excellent communicator and leadership qualities
• You need to be eligible for SC clearance (have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years consecutively)

One of the UK's largest Property Consultancies is actively recruiting a Project Manager to join their Bristol team.

THE COMPANY

My client is one of the leading Consultancies in the UK with a network of offices across the country as well as overseas. They have a great reputation in the market and are working on some of the best projects in the South West. They work across a range of sectors including Health, Education, Defence and Data Centres.

THE POSITION

They are actively looking to recruit a Project Manager to get involved in taking full responsibility of projects from inception to completion, managing junior members of staff and have the chance to grow within the business. You will be given full client ownership and opportunity to get involved in Business Development.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful Project Manager must:

• Have at least 2 years experience in the built environment
• Have experience managing projects from start to finish
• Be highly competent with JCT/NEC forms of contract
• Have good communication and client facing skills
• Be professionally qualified with MRICS/MAPM/MCIOB

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Opportunity to work on some of the region’s largest projects.
• Excellent progression opportunities within clear outline on how to get to Director level
• Market leading Consultancy with a great reputation in the market
• Fantastic company culture and senior management

INTERESTED?

Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Niall Collins on (phone number removed) for more information.

Location: Bridgwater / HPC Site, Somerset

Contract Type: Contract Rolling 12 months

Rate: 560-590 per day Umbrella

Job Type: Full-Time

We are leading the delivery of the UK's most ambitious energy infrastructure project: Hinkley Point C, a next-generation nuclear power station set to power 6 million homes. We are seeking a Project Manager with significant major project experience to join our dynamic and multi-disciplinary team. This is a pivotal role with direct responsibility for high-value, complex contracts and packages of work, valued between 250k-150m.

• Drive the delivery of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities in line with schedule, safety, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including major contractors.
• Manage risk, budget, schedule, and change control processes with confidence.
• Support the Senior Project Manager in developing execution strategies and detailed work plans.
• Lead contract scoping, progress tracking, reporting, and lessons-learned capture.
• Interface with other project areas to maintain alignment and promote best practice.

• Demonstrated project management experience in large, complex EPCM projects.
• A strong engineering foundation, ideally in mechanical, piping, equipment, or HVAC.
• Expertise in contract delivery, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Practical understanding of NEC or FIDIC contracts, CDM Regulations, and Earned Value Management.
• Ability to interpret large volumes of data and translate technical content into clear reporting.
• Experience managing commercial claims and navigating change processes.

• Degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
• Professional Project Management qualification (e.g., APM PPQ or equivalent).

• 50-70% of your experience in engineering; 30-50% in project management.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise technical documents and contract specifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with commercial awareness.

You'll play a vital role in delivering one of the UK's most complex and high-profile energy projects. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, safety, and sustainability. Join us and shape the future of UK energy.

Ready to lead in the UK's energy transformation? Apply now and bring your major project expertise to the forefront of nuclear new build.

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