Project Manager, Defence

Defence Project Manager Bristol | Permanent | £50K to £60K | Hybrid, 3 days onsite

We are recruiting several Defence Project Managers for permanent roles supporting complex UK defence programmes in Bristol.

These opportunities suit established Project Managers who have personally owned project delivery within defence. The focus is on delivering defined projects, work packages or control accounts rather than PMO support, planning or specialist project controls.

What you will be doing

Take ownership of projects, work packages or defined areas of delivery

Manage scope, schedule, cost, risks, issues, dependencies and change

Monitor delivery performance and take action where progress moves away from plan

Work across engineering, commercial, finance, Project Controls, suppliers and customer stakeholders

Support formal governance, reporting, assurance and approval activity

Manage priorities and delivery issues in a complex defence environment

What we are looking for

Substantive Project Management experience within UK defence

Clear evidence of personal project or work package delivery ownership

Experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, change and project performance

Strong stakeholder management across multidisciplinary delivery teams

A recognised Project Management qualification

Previous UK SC clearance

APM PMQ is particularly desirable and current SC clearance would be advantageous.

These roles are aimed primarily at experienced Project Managers with genuine delivery ownership will also be considered. The underlying requirement is for hands-on Project Management rather than PMO, scheduling, risk or cost specialism.

Security requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole British nationals and must previously have held UK Security Check clearance.

Location and working pattern

The roles are based in Bristol with a requirement to work onsite around 3 days per week.

Candidates should therefore be within a realistic and sustainable commuting distance of Bristol.

Salary

£50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience and level.