DV-Cleared Project Lead – Defence Technology Delivery

Scot Lewis Associates Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Scot Lewis Associates Limited is seeking a DV-cleared Project Manager to lead complex engineering and technology projects for National Security customers. The role requires onsite work 4–5 days per week in Malvern or Cheltenham, with travel to customer locations as needed.

You will drive successful delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external partners. Applicants must hold current UK DV or eDV clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex engineering, technology or Defence / National Security projects within demanding timescales.
• Experience managing internal project teams, subcontractors and external delivery partners.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement within Defence, Government or National Security environments.
• Experience managing project risk, budgets, schedules and resources.
• Ability to work effectively within highly regulated and secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer, partner and supplier relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, securely and compliantly.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing project culture.
• Deliver project outcomes to time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction targets.
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies; resolve conflicts and competing priorities.
• Maintain financial forecasts, resource plans and delivery schedules.
• Ensure governance is applied throughout the project lifecycle including reviews and reporting.
• Provide regular status updates to senior stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and contribute to bids.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate external suppliers to meet contract obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Governance

Integrity

Education

APM PFQ

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Job description

Scot Lewis Associates Limited is seeking a DV-cleared Project Manager to lead complex engineering and technology projects for National Security customers. The role requires onsite work 4–5 days per week in Malvern or Cheltenham, with travel to customer locations as needed.

You will drive successful delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external partners. Applicants must hold current UK DV or eDV clearance.