Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
Job DescriptionJob Purpose:
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to take ownership of end‑to‑end project delivery across complex programmes and cross‑functional teams. This is a hands‑on, 12‑month contract role where you’ll be driving execution, ensuring strong governance, and delivering results on time and within budget.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of projects across the lifecycle of planning, execution, monitoring, and close‑out
- Deliver projects on time and within budget by actively managing scope, schedule, cost, risks, and changes
- Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams (engineering, finance, supply chain, commercial, and delivery)
- Ensure projects meet Product Lifecycle (PLP) and commercial governance requirements, including key gates and reviews
- Develop and maintain core project artefacts such as WBS, schedules, RACI, risk logs, and project reports
- Track performance against baselines, perform variance analysis, and drive corrective actions where needed
- Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders and customers, managing expectations and ensuring clear communication
- Support bid and tender activities, including compliance, risk identification, and commercial inputs where required
- Manage external stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual commitments
- Drive handover to operations, service, or manufacturing for smooth transition post-delivery
- Promote strong project governance, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement practices
- Proven experience as a Project/Programme Manager in engineering, technology, or infrastructure environments
- Strong understanding of project controls including planning, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and risk tracking
- Experience working in cross-functional and matrix organisations
- Familiarity with project methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or PRINCE2
- Hands-on experience with project tools such as MS Project, Primavera, SAP, or similar systems
- Ability to manage stakeholders effectively and influence outcomes across teams
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
- Degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field (preferred)
- Professional PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent) is a plus
- Experience in product development or customer-facing delivery is advantageous
Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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