Lead Project Professional & Delivery

BAE Systems - UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Lead Project Professional to manage construction projects from initiation to completion. Responsibilities include supporting the Project Manager with contractual requirements, maintaining cost control, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost control, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects from initiation through to completion.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proven experience with cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management experience with the ability to guide and influence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with key contractual requirements.
• Collaborating with clients and stakeholders, supporting pricing activities.
• Maintaining effective cost control to support the Project Management team.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Relevant Project Management qualification

Job description

Job Title:

Lead Project Professional

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness. Onsite

Salary:

From £45,628 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Project Manager with key contractual requirements
• Supporting the business case
• Supporting the B36 demolition team as they move into the third phase of their contract, including order placement
• Collaborating with clients and stakeholders, supporting pricing activities, working closely with procurement, and ensuring contractors are effectively managed and under control
• Maintaining effective cost control to support the Project Management team

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience managing construction projects from initiation through to completion
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office in particular Excel
• Proven experience with cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Strong stakeholder management experience with the ability to guide and influence

Desirable:

• Understanding of CDM regulations
• Relevant Project Management qualification

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Site Strategic Projects team:

We’re a hands‑on, construction‑focused team driving one of Site & Facilities biggest initiatives. This high‑profile project supports the Dreadnought Boat crew with a brand‑new facility and involves everything from early planning and contractor negotiations to securing council approvals. It’s a great opportunity to get stuck into meaningful work, grow your skills, and be part of something big. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 4th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.