Project Manager

Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom — TKMS ATLAS UK

Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Not possible
Job field:Project Management
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/10/09
Job number:41202
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Project Manager

Do you have the project management expertise to deliver critical support programmes that help keep naval capability operational around the world?

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Services Division at TKMS ATLAS UK, overseeing a portfolio of In-Service Support and Contractor Logistic Support projects. Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you will work within a collaborative and highly capable team responsible for supporting complex maritime systems throughout their operational life.

Our Services Division plays a vital role in ensuring our customers receive reliable, responsive and effective support solutions. This role is central to our strategy of delivering exceptional customer service while continuing to grow our long-term support capability across UK and international programmes.

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects, balancing customer expectations, commercial objectives and operational delivery. Working closely with Programme Leads, Operations teams and Waterfront teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed performance targets.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the day-to-day delivery of multiple In-Service Support and CLS projects.
  • Monitoring project performance against cost, schedule and quality objectives.
  • Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities for future growth.
  • Creating, maintaining and executing project Risk Management Plans.
  • Ensuring effective management of risks, opportunities, security requirements, trade controls, quality and configuration management activities.
  • Producing regular project reporting and escalating issues appropriately to senior management.
  • Coordinating project stakeholders and maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the Services Division.
  • Undertaking occasional travel within the UK and internationally when required.

What are we looking for?

We’re interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

  • Experience delivering projects within a services, support or technical environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
  • The ability to lead diverse teams, suppliers and project contributors towards shared objectives.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Confidence engaging with customers and senior stakeholders in a professional manner.
  • Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery within a business environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

The following would also be advantageous:

  • A degree in an Engineering or Business-related discipline.
  • Formal project management qualifications.
  • Experience of In-Service Support, CLS or ILS processes and procedures.
  • Experience within the defence sector or another highly regulated technical industry.

Why TKMS ATLAS UK?

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo and offer winning advantage at the frontline.

Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, we pride ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.

You’ll also receive:

  • Competitive salary
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Pension with up to 1.5x employer contributions
  • 25 days holiday, increasing with service
  • Dental cover and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Opportunities for part-time, condensed hours and full-time working arrangements

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Safety & Health

The health of our employees is our top priority. We set standards for safe working conditions.

The health of our employees is our top priority. We set standards for safe working conditions.

Compensation and Salary

Fair compensation & retirement provision

We offer fair salaries and support retirement savings to value our employees in the long term.

We offer fair salaries and support retirement savings to value our employees in the long term.

Diversity and Inclusion

Collegiality & Diversity

We promote a strong team spirit and an open culture where diversity is welcome.

We promote a strong team spirit and an open culture where diversity is welcome.

Professional Development

Development & Growth

We invest in the training of our employees so that they can develop professionally and personally.

We invest in the training of our employees so that they can develop professionally and personally.

Work-Life Balance

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

We enable flexible work models so that our employees can balance work and private life well.

We enable flexible work models so that our employees can balance work and private life well.

Creative and Innovation

Creative freedom & culture of mistakes

An environment that encourages initiative and views mistakes as learning opportunities is innovative and motivating.

An environment that encourages initiative and views mistakes as learning opportunities is innovative and motivating.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

We act responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

Onboarding and Training

Individual Onboarding

An individualized onboarding ensures a successful start and quick integration of new colleagues.

An individualized onboarding ensures a successful start and quick integration of new colleagues.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

Company

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline. Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK prides itself on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture. As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme. The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operates throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Submit application

Have you found your dream job? Then apply directly online through our job portal. You will receive an immediate confirmation of receipt – also check your spam folder.

Step 2

Review of your documents

Our recruiting team carefully reviews your application. Please give us some time – you will definitely receive feedback.

Step 3

Selection process

You have convinced us? Then we invite you to an aptitude test or a comparable selection procedure. Show us what you are capable of – we are looking forward to seeing you.

Step 4

Assessment test (depending on profession)

For some vocational training occupations and dual study programs, an additional test is required. You will be informed in good time and receive all the information you need.

Step 5

Personal conversation

If everything goes well, we will invite you to a job interview. Here we will get to know each other better – and you will learn everything about your possible entry at TKMS.

Notes on application

In no time, you have submitted your online application to TKMS. As long as the job advertisement is posted on our career page, you can apply.

We conduct the interviews online or on-site. You will receive detailed information during the application process.

For more information about TKMS, our products, and locations, you can find it directly on our company website.

We wish you good luck with your application!

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