MERITUS are recruiting for a Project Manager to join our client in Portsmouth on an initial 12 month contract to work within the Defence and Space industry. PLEASE NOTE - This is a Hybrid role in Portsmouth with 3 days a week onsite. Candidates must have sole British Citizenship. Project Manager - INSIDE IR35 - £60 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - PORTSMOUTH - HYBRID - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Key Responsibilities: Project Initiation Project Planning Project Execution Project Monitoring Controlling, Closing of projects Delivering complex secure communications infrastructure and services. Managing projects in accordance with the project lifecycle standards & accountable for the quality, cost and schedule performance of the projectEssential - A good understanding of the PMI Project Management body of knowledge. A basic understanding of AGILE project management. Solid experience in a similar role of approving initial briefs/baselines, delivering projects and supporting bids in an engineering environment. Ideally, this will be the communications, aerospace, space or defence industriesDesirable - A degree or equivalent in project management, business management, or a relevant engineering discipline. A good technical background to support your project management role STEM degree or equivalent PMI/PMP certification