Project Manager - Defence Sector

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Project Manager with experience in the Defence sector. The ideal candidate will lead high-profile projects, managing multiple stakeholders while ensuring the highest standards of governance and delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure schemes within a supportive and professional culture.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Career progression tailored to your goals

Access to major Defence sector projects

Supportive, professional culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within the Defence sector.
• Strong consultancy or client-side background in construction or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of governance, compliance, and delivery best practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of Defence-related construction and infrastructure projects.
• Managing stakeholders across multiple levels, including MOD and government clients.
• Ensuring project controls, reporting, and governance are applied to the highest standard.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Solutions-focused approach

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager - Defence Sector

Location: UK-wide (flexible working)

Sector: Defence / Construction Consultancy

Salary: Competitive, with a strong benefits package

A unique opportunity with a leading construction consultancy

I'm working with a respected and fast-growing construction consultancy that is delivering some of the UK's most high-profile Defence sector programmes. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with Defence experience to play a key role in complex, strategically important projects - with the support of a well-established and collaborative team.

This isn't a typical consultancy role. You'll be trusted with real responsibility from day one, working with major Defence clients and contributing to long-term, mission-critical infrastructure schemes.

The role includes:

• Leading the delivery of Defence-related construction and infrastructure projects




• Managing stakeholders across multiple levels, including MOD and government clients




• Overseeing programmes from planning through to completion




• Ensuring project controls, reporting, and governance are applied to the highest standard




• Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring smooth delivery

What they're looking for:

• Proven experience managing projects within the Defence sector




• Strong consultancy or client-side background in construction or infrastructure




• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills




• A good understanding of governance, compliance, and delivery best practices




• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

What's on offer:

• The chance to join a business that values its people and promotes from within




• Career progression tailored to your goals and experience




• Flexible and hybrid working




• Access to major Defence sector projects that will challenge and inspire




• A supportive, professional culture focused on quality and delivery

Interested?

Apply now for a confidential conversation and to find out more about what sets this opportunity apart.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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