Contract Senior Project Manager

Contract Senior Project Manager | South Norfolk | Automotive Technology | 4 Month Contract

Langham Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an innovative automotive technology company as they look to grow their operations team with the recruitment of a senior project manager on a contract basis.

As a Senior Project Manager you will assist with the planning and management of engineering projects from project kick-off to delivery. You will be responsible for reporting on the status of assigned projects and providing regular updates to the end customer and project lead.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of assigned engineering projects and work packages.
• Assist in project planning activities including schedules, task tracking and documentation.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to gather information and respond to queries under guidance.
• Support preparation of project documentation such as Internal Scope of Supply (ISoS), schedules and presentations.
• Assist with project tracking and reporting, including schedule updates, basic KPI inputs and risk logs.
• Support coordination of FAT, installation, commissioning and SAT activities.
• Work with resource owners to understand availability and support planning activities.

Essential skills & experience

• Experience working as a project manager in an engineering or technical environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised and methodical with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using project planning and task management tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Motivated to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• Exposure to automotive, simulation or complex technical products.
• Familiarity with project tools (e.g. Wrike) or ERP systems (e.g. IFS).

Desirable

• Degree or HND in Engineering or similar discipline.

Salary and Benefits:

• Open on hourly rate for right candidate
• 4 month contract
• Outside IR35
• Onsite in South Norfolk