Introduction

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

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Skills & experience

• 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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Additional benefits

• 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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