Project Manager

Morson Group; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Job summary

Project Manager role based at Faslane, Scotland, to lead a major Defence infrastructure project on HMNB Clyde. Day rate £525-£550 inside IR35 on a long-term contract through January 2029, with mobilisation ahead of site works in November.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety, programme delivery and budget adherence while working within NEC-style contractual frameworks and maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management within defence, nuclear, construction or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilisation to completion, managing direct labour and subcontractors.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor safety, quality, time and budget to deliver outcomes.

Job description

Project Manager

Faslane, Scotland

£525-£550 per day (Inside IR35)

Long-term Contract (Until January 2029)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a major Defence infrastructure project based at HMNB Clyde, Faslane.

This is a long-term contract supporting the delivery of a high-profile project within a secure and highly regulated environment. Youll take ownership of the project from mobilisation through to completion, leading direct labour and subcontractors while ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Project Manager from the defence, nuclear, construction or industrial sectors who enjoys leading complex projects within safety-critical environments.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, mobilisation and delivery of the project, ensuring commercial, operational and HSEQ objectives are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with the client and internal stakeholders, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver the project safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• - Lead the successful delivery of the project from mobilisation through to completion.
• - Manage direct labour, subcontractors and project teams, ensuring resources are effectively planned and utilised.
• - Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact throughout the project.
• - Manage programme delivery, project risks, change control and overall project performance.
• - Monitor project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• - Produce regular progress reports and provide updates to senior management and the client.
• - Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards, promoting a positive safety culture across the project.
• - Review and approve project documentation, including RAMS, work packs and construction methodologies.
• - Coordinate subcontractor performance to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
• - Work collaboratively with Planning, Commercial, Procurement and HSEQ teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• - Drive continuous improvement and ensure all project documentation is maintained accurately throughout the contract.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within highly regulated environments.

You will have:

• - Extensive Project Management experience within defence, nuclear, construction, infrastructure or industrial services.
• - Experience delivering projects from mobilisation through to completion, with responsibility for programme, budget, quality and commercial performance.
• - A strong background managing direct labour, subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• - Excellent commercial awareness with experience of forecasting, cost control and project reporting.
• - Experience working under NEC contracts and managing contractual change would be advantageous.
• - Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• - Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• - A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and experience working within safety-critical environments.
• - A relevant Project Management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent is desirable.
• - Defence or Nuclear experience is highly desirable however, candidates from major construction or industrial sectors with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the project, candidates must either hold current SC Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance.

Whats on Offer

• - £525-£550 per day (Inside IR35), with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• - Long-term contract running through to January 2029.
• - Four-day working week (Monday to Thursday, 07:15-16:45).
• - Opportunity to play a key role on a major Defence infrastructure project.
• - Immediate start available, with mobilisation commencing ahead of site works in November.

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for your next long-term contract within a complex, safety-critical environment, we would like to hear from you.