Project Manager DEFENCE - SC AND DV CLEARED

Reed; Basingstoke and Deane; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialised defence contractor is seeking a Project Manager to join their team working on large-scale defence programmes. The ideal candidate must have experience in on-site project implementation and hold SC or DV clearance. This role involves managing project teams, coordinating installations, and ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines. Successful candidates will work remotely with occasional travel to sites in Basingstoke and Bracknell.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing on-site projects.
• Experience implementing WAN projects.
• Strong background in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage project team members and direct project delivery.
• Attend site surveys and installation activities.
• Raise Purchase Orders and manage third-party costs.
• Coordinate hardware staging and secure delivery.

Skills

On-site project implementation

MS Project

Prince2 Practitioner or PMP certification

Project financial management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

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.