Overview In this Defence-focused Project Manager role, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale programmes for MoD and defence clients. You’ll manage risks, schedules and budgets while maintaining trusted client relationships. The role blends site, office, and remote work to support complex commissions across the Defence South East portfolio. You’ll join a high-performing team committed to world-class outcomes and security standards, with opportunities to shape delivery in a mission-critical sector.
Pay / Benefits - hybrid working
- flexible working
- career development opportunities
- engaging and high-performing team
- supportive network and inclusion initiatives
Responsibilities - Lead and manage project teams to deliver successful outcomes
- Drive risk, schedule, governance and assurance across programmes
- Oversee budgets, forecasting and financial delivery within parameters
- Coordinate contractors, consultants and advisors across multiple projects
- Develop and present business cases aligned to government standards
- Maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients for long-term success
- Adapt management approach to construction, manufacturing, and capability projects
- Deliver on high-profile Defence projects from London and the South East
Key requirements - Experience in Defence sector; direct MoD exposure preferred
- PM competencies aligned to APM framework (risk, schedule, governance)
- Budget oversight and forecast experience
- Ability to coordinate multiple contractors across projects
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, AGILE)
- NEC4 ECC PMA, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)
- MAPM membership
- UK MoD Security Clearance (must be Sole UK National)
- Collaborative team player
- Strategic leadership
- Relationship building with clients
- APM framework competencies
- Risk management
- Schedule management
