Project Manager

Defence Project Managers Bristol | £50K to £60K | Permanent | 3 days onsite We are recruiting several Project Managers for permanent roles supporting UK defence programmes in Bristol. These are hands-on Project Management positions for people who have already delivered projects, work packages or substantial areas of delivery within defence. Before applying, please check the essential requirements below. You must:

• Have substantive Project Management experience within UK defence
• Be able to demonstrate personal ownership of project or work package delivery
• Be sole British (for security requirements)
• Have previously held UK SC or DV clearance, if not currently active
• Hold a recognised Project Management qualification
• Be able to work onsite in Bristol around 3 days per week The main requirement is for established Project Managers although strong developing PMs with genuine delivery ownership can also be considered. The role is not aimed at PMO professionals, Planners or Project Controls specialists whose experience does not include direct Project Management accountability. The roles Depending on your level and experience, you will take responsibility for defined projects, work packages or delivery areas within a complex defence environment. Your work can include:
• Managing scope, schedule, cost and delivery performance
• Owning risks, issues, dependencies and change
• Monitoring progress against plans and addressing variance
• Working across engineering, commercial, finance and Project Controls teams
• Managing customer, supplier and internal stakeholder relationships
• Supporting formal governance, assurance and reporting
• Coordinating multidisciplinary activity to keep delivery moving What we are looking for The strongest candidates will be able to explain what they personally owned and delivered rather than simply showing exposure to defence projects. Direct MOD or DE&S experience is particularly relevant although credible defence project delivery through industry can also be considered. APM PMQ is preferred and current SC clearance would be advantageous. Previous SC rather than current SC is the minimum requirement. Salary and location £50K to £60K, depending on experience. The roles are based in Bristol with approximately 3 days per week onsite. Candidates need to live within a realistic commuting distance.