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Project Manager – Engineering Testing & Certification

? Fareham, Hampshire

? Sectors: Defence | Aerospace | Rail | Advanced Transport Technologies

Are you an organised and commercially aware Project Manager with experience in engineering testing or product qualification?

An internationally recognised engineering and technology organisation is looking for a Project Manager to join its specialist laboratory testing team in Fareham. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, supporting some of the most advanced technologies used in defence, aerospace, rail and transport applications.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring complex engineering test and certification programmes are delivered successfully — coordinating technical teams, managing client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest technical standards.

The Opportunity

Working within a highly skilled project management team, you will oversee laboratory-based testing programmes including:

• Environmental and mechanical testing
• Shock and vibration testing
• EMC (defence and civil)
• Battery and RF testing
• Packaging and product safety testing
• SAR testing services

You’ll act as the key interface between clients and technical testing teams, ensuring testing programmes run smoothly and that final reports are delivered promptly so clients can move forward with their product qualification programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between clients and laboratory testing teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage testing and certification projects from initiation through to final reporting
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations throughout the testing process
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules and resource coordination
• Work closely with test supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of samples and documentation
• Coordinate internal teams, specialist equipment, and external subcontract testing providers
• Maintain accurate project forecasts and reporting using internal project management tools
• Ensure contractual deliverables are met to enable prompt invoicing and commercial performance
• Visit clients when required to support project delivery and relationship management

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with candidates who bring either direct testing industry experience or product qualification exposure.

You may currently work in:

• A test house or laboratory environment
• An engineering organisation managing product qualification
• A defence, aerospace, rail or advanced manufacturing environment

Essential Experience

• Experience with laboratory-based product testing or product qualification programmes
• Strong organisation and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Good understanding of commercial drivers and project profitability
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office and project management tools
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a “can-do” mindset

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a globally respected engineering organisation that is passionate about innovation, safety and technological progress. The team works with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading clients, offering the chance to develop your career in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance (including public holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible salary exchange schemes (including holiday purchase and cycle to work)
• Wellbeing and employee support programmes
• Additional benefits depending on role and seniority

✅ Ideal for candidates with experience in: Engineering Test Houses | Environmental Testing | EMC Testing

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