Job Description

Assistant Project Manager Required

This is an onsite role only and you must be already based in Dorset or the immediate surrounding area to be eligible for the role.

Tods are looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to join the team to be responsible for planning, leading, administering and reporting on designated Projects and work packages in the Surface Ships portfolio. This can include the definition of the work during bids, as well executing or supporting launch, execution and shutdown phases. A key aspect is tracking, reporting and controlling variance against the contracted budget. The role involves close liaison with other functions, as well as internal and customer-facing documentation.

Responsibilities:

Deliver allocated Projects, work packages and artefacts on time and to cost. Monitor and report on allocated key Project KPIs and financial metrics. Clearly define allocated work breakdown structures and plans Monitor, report and manage variance, identifying and taking actions to avoid any negative impact to the declared profit margin. Capture any scope creep and work with the BD team to execute resulting Change process Foster collaborative working relationships between internal stakeholders Ensure that Project risks and their mitigations are captured, communicated and managed to the correct conclusion. Derive and report resource requirements for allocated projects, highlighting consequences to the Programme Lead, Surface Ships. Support Programmes Lead in other PM areas as allocated, including potential cross pollination into the Submarines area. Ensure all departments have clear schedules of fixed requirements and supply forecast data as required.

Qualifications:

Technical Degree/HNC/HND/Apprenticeship or equivalent experience of a complex technical product. Proven experience of customer facing as well as intercompany technical project management delivery. Must be able to obtain basic security clearance. Desirable Programme / Project Management Qualification / Accreditation

Knowledge and Skills Required to be successful:

Ability to use industry standard Project Management Tools. Working knowledge of all business, regulatory processes and means of compliance. Excellent team working and problem-solving skills. Good commercial skills and awareness; ability to understand contracts and provide an input into contracts where required. Ability to work in teams and deliver against a flexible workload. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational and leadership skills Desirable knowledge of Defence environments.
Tods has been in existence for more than 60 years, and is a preferred choice for the Royal Navy for the production of sonar domes, acoustic windows, acoustic coatings and other complex structures for surface warships and submarines.

The company has also built an impeccable reputation for quality and delivery to over 25 navies worldwide, from Europe to USA and Asia.

Products and services include the design and manufacture of sonar domes, submarine acoustic windows, acoustic cladding, damping treatments, radomes and other multifunctional structural composite enclosures that enhance the performance of vital sonar, radar and communications equipment.

Tods is a growing business, based on Portland and it is great time to join our workforce. The role is full time, offering 37 hours per week with the opportunity to work overtime once trained. In return we offer 25 days holiday + bank holidays and a company pension scheme.

We operate a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday.

Portland is based on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic coast and is home to a huge variety of water-sports facilities and excellent sailing for all abilities.

If you feel you have the relevant experience for this role, please email a copy of your CV to us now.

All candidates must be able to achieve Security Clearance and have previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Portland, DT5 2JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Have you been based in the UK for 5+ years and able to obtain security clearance?
Experience:

Project Management: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person