Project Manager DEFENCE - SC AND DV CLEARED

Reed; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense consultancy is looking for experienced Project Managers (DEFENCE) to join their remote team with travel to Basingstoke. Candidates must have active SC or DV clearance and a strong background in on-site project implementation. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring compliance with MoD standards, and coordinating project activities. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and possess excellent management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in on-site project implementation.
• Skilled in the use of MS Project.
• Prince2 Practitioner or PMP Professional certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct project team members.
• Confirm requirements with the client.
• Attend site survey and installation activities.

Skills

On-site project implementation

MS Project

Prince2 Practitioner or PMP Certification

Managing complex project scopes

Commercial and project financial management

Project forecasting in defense arena

H&S qualification (IOSH)

JSP experience

Excellent risk management skills

Strong commercial awareness

Job description

Project Manager (DEFENCE) - SC AND DV CLEARED

Multiple opportunities available!

• Location:Remote with travel to Basingstoke & Bracknell when required
• Job Type:Full-time, contractor
• Salary:£500pd inside IR35 (SC CLEARED) / £550pd inside IR35 (DV CLEARED)
• MANDATORY: SC or DV Clearance active - applications without clearance in place are not considered

We are seeking an experienced and competent Project Managers to join our team, contributing to a multi-year large scale Defence delivery programme. This role involves regular travel to both customer and company sites and is ideal for someone with a strong background in on-site project implementation, particularly within the defence sector.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work under the direction of the Programme Manager and Senior Project Managers to deliver the programme.
• Manage and direct project team members, including Architects, Installation Design Authority resources, and subcontractors.
• Confirm requirements with the client upon receipt of requests.
• Attend site survey and installation activities as required.
• Participate in regular meetings with the company and customers.
• Raise Purchase Orders and manage 3rd party costs.
• Implement the delivery plan to ensure adherence to timescales.
• Manage the Engineering Change Request process and ensure all deliveries align with MoD standards.
• Coordinate the staging of hardware with the build centre and secure delivery to site.
• Engage engineering resources and 3rd parties for installation work as needed.
• Resolve any project snagging issues.
• Provide structured reporting during project delivery.
• Obtain CA sign-off on completion of IA as per financial forecast.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in on-site project implementation.
• Skilled in the use of MS Project.
• Prince2 Practitioner or PMP Professional certification.
• Strong background in managing complex project scopes, costs, and quality outputs against contracted requirements.
• Experience in implementing WAN projects and in commercial and project financial management.
• Proficient in project forecasting and working within the defence arena.
• H&S qualification (IOSH or equivalent) desirable.
• Excellent risk, scope, change, stakeholder, dependency, resource, schedule, and cost management skills.
• JSP experience is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent soft skills.