Lead Defence Projects Manager

GBR Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GBR Recruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex high capital projects for a Lincolnshire based commercial defence business. You will manage end-to-end delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to required standards.

The role requires strong governance, cross-functional coordination and proactive risk management, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders up to board level.

Qualifications

• End-to-end project management experience on multi-million-pound contracts.
• Experience delivering complex defence or government/contracts.
• Strong in project management methodologies and delivery processes.
• Experience using project management software.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and finalise projects from initiation through to close.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Create and maintain project plans inc. schedules and resources.
• Coordinate with internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Identify, manage and remedy project risks and issues.
• Monitor progress and report updates to key stakeholders.
• Chair meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
• Maintain engineering drawings and technical records in compliance with standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

AgilePM

APM PMQ

Tools

MS Project

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex high capital projects for a Lincolnshire based commercial defence business. You will manage end-to-end delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to required standards.

The role requires strong governance, cross-functional coordination and proactive risk management, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders up to board level.