Defence Project Manager (SC Cleared) | Corsham Onsite

Sanderson Government & Defence; Corsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence in Corsham is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead defence-focused projects within a secure environment. The role requires a strong track record delivering complex, stakeholder-led initiatives and maintaining schedules, budgets and objectives.

The successful candidate will have 4–5 years’ defence experience, excellent planning, risk management and communication skills, and active SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a defence context.
• Active SC security clearance is required.
• Around 4–5 years delivering defence projects.
• Strong skills in planning, scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans and delivery documentation.
• Monitor progress, risks and dependencies with mitigation plans.
• Manage governance, reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across workstreams.
• Manage resources, budgets and delivery priorities.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to provide updates and decisions.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements and governance frameworks.
• Deliver projects on time while maintaining quality.

Skills

Project management

SC clearance

Defence sector experience

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Sanderson Government & Defence in Corsham is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead defence-focused projects within a secure environment. The role requires a strong track record delivering complex, stakeholder-led initiatives and maintaining schedules, budgets and objectives.

The successful candidate will have 4–5 years’ defence experience, excellent planning, risk management and communication skills, and active SC clearance.