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Project Management Consultant

Portsmouth
2 weeks ago
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At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
Your role
Join Capgemini Engineering as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions that bridge the physical and digital worlds. You will lead the charge in scoping, bidding, and executing complex engineering projects, working closely with clients and subject matter experts to ensure strategic alignment and technical excellence. This role offers a dynamic hybrid working model, blending time between client sites, company offices, and home, though full remote work is not possible.
As a key member of our delivery team, you will be responsible for managing bids, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving project success across planning, finances, and quality. Your remit will span client engagement, risk management, continuous improvement, and ensuring high levels of productivity and profitability. If you thrive in fast-paced consulting-led environments and have a track record of delivering impactful engineering projects, we would love to hear from you.
Your profile
We are looking for a highly capable Project Manager with a strong engineering background and at least five years’ experience in project, programme, or bid management. The ideal candidate will have led complex, multi-functional teams and delivered transformation projects across the full engineering lifecycle, particularly within Defence or Cyber sectors. A solid grasp of project finances, risk management, and scheduling is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with clients during bids and digital transformation initiatives. Candidates should be degree-qualified (or equivalent), proficient in Microsoft Project, and eligible for SC Clearance. Experience in consultancy environments and knowledge of MOD procurement processes are desirable.

  • Proven leadership in engineering projects across Air, Land, Maritime Defence or Cyber sectors
  • Strong financial acumen including revenue recognition, margin improvement, and risk management
  • Demonstrated client-facing consultancy experience during bids or transformation programmes
  • Preferably experienced in MOD procurement, CAD/PLM projects, and consultancy environments
    What you’ll love about working here
  • Open access to digital learning platforms
  • Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or (email address removed)

  • Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad

  • Award winning career acceleration programs

Need to know

  • All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
  • You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
  • You will need to be Single British National due to the nature of some of the projects.
    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem

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