Location: Greater London (Hybrid) Contract Type: Outside IR35 Rate: Negotiable (Dependent on Experience) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Nationality Requirement: Sole British national due to project sensitivity About the Role RC Fornax are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a complex, safety-critical control systems project within a regulated defence/maritime environment. This is a hands-on role requiring full lifecycle ownership, from planning through to acceptance and handover, in a production setting. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale control systems projects in a safety-critical domain. Manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality across the full project lifecycle. Oversee planning, readiness gates, build, test, acceptance, and handover phases. Drive performance in complex production environments, ensuring on-time delivery and continuous improvement. Coordinate integration of PLC/SCADA systems and distributed control units (e.g., LCU/DCCU). Maintain accountability for project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction. Required Experience Proven track record in delivering safety-critical control systems in defence, maritime, or similarly regulated sectors. Strong understanding of real-time control systems, PLC/SCADA, and distributed integration. Demonstrated leadership in full lifecycle project delivery within production environments. Experience managing formal project phases and readiness gates. Abili