Project Manager Defence

Our client are a large consultancy working on a variety of Defence and national infrastructure projects.

You'll be delivering high-profile, complex programmes across the UK Defence sector, so a background in defence infrastructure and strong commercial awareness are essential. You must also have really good knowledge working on NEC projects.

A consultancy background or working with different stakeholders is advantageous for this role, so apply now!

Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 2-3 days on site per week

·        Lead project teams and workstreams, driving performance and delivering results through others.

·        Manage monthly budgeting, forecasting and overall project finances with strong commercial rigour.

·        Shape and develop Project Business Cases, defining objectives, costs and benefits for stakeholders.

·        Apply proven project management methodologies to ensure successful end-to-end delivery.

·        Build and maintain trusted long-term relationships with clients, acting as a strategic advisor.

·        Manage contractors, consultants and advisors across complex infrastructure programmes.

·        Bring sector knowledge across defence infrastructure to inform planning and delivery decisions.

·        Engage and influence senior stakeholders, communicating progress, risks and recommendations clearly.

·        Proven project management experience delivering complex infrastructure or defence programmes.

·        Strong commercial awareness including budget management, forecasting and financial control.

·        Experience developing and articulating Project Business Cases for senior stakeholders.

·        Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver results.

·        Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.

·        Degree-level education in a relevant subject plus a recognised PM qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ or Agile.

·        Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to challenge and drive progress.

·        Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

·        Experience working with UK Government or MOD organisations on defence infrastructure projects.

·        Knowledge of procurement processes and experience managing NEC contracts.

·        Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM).

·        Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner (MSP) or APMP qualification.

·        Experience spanning the full project lifecycle from early strategic planning through to construction and delivery.

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•       Private Medical Insurance.

•       Permanent Health Insurance.

•       Life Assurance

•       Personal Accident Cover.

•       25 days holiday (+ x8 public holidays).

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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