Lead Project Professional - Delivery

BAE Systems.; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Lead Project Professional to manage complex systems engineering projects. You will drive the delivery of Government Furnished Equipment, engage various stakeholders, and report project progress. The ideal candidate will have proven project leadership skills, effective stakeholder engagement, and advanced problem-solving abilities. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex systems engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and managing dependencies.
• Strong communication skills across diverse levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage delivery of Government Furnished Equipment to platform.
• Influence and manage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Report project status at monthly reviews.

Skills

Leadership in complex systems engineering projects

Stakeholder engagement

Dependency management

Project scheduling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Recognised project management qualification (desirable)

Job description

Lead Project Professional - Delivery

Location: Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £47,271 + depending on experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with customers and stakeholders to drive and manage delivery of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) onto platform.
• Influencing and managing a wide range of stakeholders including MOD and shipbuilder.
• Understanding and managing complex dependencies across stakeholders.
• Reporting project status at monthly reviews.
• Business improvement and implementation of programme initiatives.
• Building and maintaining effective liaison with all functional groups involved in project delivery.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex systems engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, dependency management, and clear, confident communication across all levels.
• Strong capability to challenge stakeholders constructively and ensure accountability for performance and delivery outcomes.
• Proficient in project scheduling, control mechanisms, and progress reporting to drive transparency and efficiency.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills with a track record of resolving cross‑functional delivery issues and aligning stakeholders to meet critical deadlines.

Desirable:

• Possession of, or actively pursuing, a recognised 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 Dreadnought Common Infrastructure team

Join a diverse and inclusive team delivering the core infrastructure for the Dreadnought submarine's integrated combat system. Be part of an exciting national endeavour and see your work come to life in an operational vessel soon. 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:

22nd January 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.