Project Manager Defence - All Levels

Turner & Townsend; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in the UK is seeking experienced project managers for high-profile Defence projects. The role involves managing complex programmes, collaborating with clients, and ensuring adherence to security clearance protocols. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree, project management qualifications, and experience in the Defence Sector. This position supports a hybrid work model, blending office and client site attendance.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering successful project outcomes.
• Competency in project management frameworks.
• Ability to navigate Defence Sector complexities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver high-profile Defence projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various projects.
• Ensure compliance with MoD Security Clearance requirements.

Skills

Leading project teams

Risk management

Budget oversight

Client relationship management

Adaptability in project types

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, AGILE)

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day, we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 110 offices worldwide.

Turner & Townsend's Defence South East Cost Centre provides support to Defence projects and programmes that range in complexity and size. Our service offering includes programme & project management, controls & performance management, cost management and procurement.

We are actively looking to expand the Defence South East team due to client requirements; we're looking for talented individuals to join us to support the delivery of our growing client portfolio. These individuals should expect to further develop their careers through working on a range of complex and challenging commissions, whilst being part of an engaging and high performing team.

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Job Description

We are looking for experienced project managers of all grades to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the Defence Sector. As part of our growing team, you will work on complex, large-scale programmes, helping our clients to overcome challenges and achieve their objectives.

Based in our London office, you will collaborate with colleagues and clients across the South of England, balancing remote, office-based, and on-site working.

Owing to the nature of our business and our diverse portfolio of clients, no two roles are the same and we encourage candidates with different backgrounds, skills and experiences to apply.

Working Location

Turner & Townsend recognise the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, enabling them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time, T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time (~3 days a week), but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Leading and managing project teams, delivering successful outcomes through collaboration and strategic leadership.
• Experience in project management competencies aligned to the APM framework, such as risk management, schedule management, and governance & assurance.
• Overseeing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring projects are delivered within financial parameters.
• Experience working within the Defence Sector; experience working with MoD either directly or via industry.
• Developing business cases in line with Government standards that clearly outline project objectives, costs, and benefits.
• Building and maintaining trusted advisor relationships with clients, ensuring long‑term success.
• Ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and advisors across multiple projects.
• An ability to adapt to the management of different types of projects, e.g., construction, manufacturing, capability projects etc.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with UK Government organisations.
• Infrastructure / Construction experience.
• Experience working within the Nuclear Sector.
• Understanding and experience of MoD procurement procedures.
• Familiarity with JSPs, DEFCONS, CADMID Cycle.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, AGILE).
• NEC4 ECC PMA (Desirable but not essential)
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) (Desirable but not essential)
• Membership of the Association for Project Management (MAPM) (Desirable but not essential)

If you do not fulfil 100% of the advert but think you can add value to our teams and clients please apply or reach out to the recruiter for a discussion.

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a Sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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