Project Manager, Defence

Sector: Defence, Security & CNIReference: BH-20977-OctDefence Project ManagerBristol | Permanent | 50K to 60K | Hybrid, 3 days onsiteWe 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 doingTake ownership of projects, work packages or defined areas of deliveryManage scope, schedule, cost, risks, issues, dependencies and changeMonitor delivery performance and take action where progress moves away from planWork across engineering, commercial, finance, Project Controls, suppliers and customer stakeholdersSupport formal governance, reporting, assurance and approval activityManage priorities and delivery issues in a complex defence environmentWhat we are looking forSubstantive Project Management experience within UK defenceClear evidence of personal project or work package delivery ownershipExperience managing risks, issues, dependencies, change and project performanceStrong stakeholder management across multidisciplinary delivery teamsA recognised Project Management qualificationPrevious UK SC clearanceAPM 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 requirementsDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole British nationals and must previously have held UK Security Check clearance.Location and working patternThe 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.Salary50,000 to 60,000, depending on experience and level.