Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager (DV Cleared)

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£48,000 – £60,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits

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Malvern / Cheltenham

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An established UK Defence contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of one or more complex engineering and technology projects into National Security customers.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects to agreed baselines, developing strong customer relationships, identifying follow-on business opportunities, supporting major bids, and contributing to the achievement of wider business objectives.

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This role requires onsite working 4–5 days per week, based in Malvern or Cheltenham, with regular attendance at customer locations as required.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, partners and suppliers.

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• Ensure projects are delivered in a safe, secure and compliant manner.

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• Promote a collaborative, high-performing project culture.

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• Deliver project outcomes to agreed time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction objectives.

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• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, resolving conflicts and competing priorities effectively.

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• Maintain accurate financial forecasts, resource plans and delivery schedules.

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• Ensure appropriate governance is applied throughout the project lifecycle, including reviews and reporting.

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• Provide regular project status updates to senior stakeholders.

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• Support business growth by identifying opportunities for follow-on work and contributing to bid activities.

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• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate external suppliers to meet contractual obligations.

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Key Skills & Capabilities

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• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence and develop high-performing teams.

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• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

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• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

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• Commercial awareness with experience supporting business development activities.

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• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

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• Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex, fast-paced environments.

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• Strong understanding of project governance, planning, risk management and financial control.

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• High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

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Essential Experience & Qualifications

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• Proven experience delivering complex engineering, technology or Defence / National Security projects within demanding timescales.

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• Demonstrable experience managing internal project teams, subcontractors and external delivery partners.

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• Strong background in stakeholder engagement within Defence, Government or National Security environments.

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• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.

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• Experience managing project risk, budgets, schedules and resources.

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• Ability to work effectively within highly regulated and secure environments.

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Security Requirements

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Applicants must hold current UK MOD Developed Vetting (DV) or Enhanced Developed Vetting

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