Project Manager - Defence
Permanent Opportunity | Corsham | SC Cleared | Immediate Start
Salary: £60,000 - £62,000
Location: Corsham - 2 days per week onsite
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a defence-focused organisation, supporting the delivery of projects within a secure environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in defence projects who can manage delivery activities, coordinate stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered effectively against agreed timelines, budgets and objectives.
The ideal candidate will have approximately 4-5 years of defence experience, alongside a proven track record of managing projects in complex, stakeholder-led environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring objectives, milestones and deliverables are achieved.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and delivery documentation.
- Monitor project progress, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, and implementing appropriate mitigation plans.
- Manage project governance, reporting and stakeholder communications.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure effective collaboration across project workstreams.
- Manage project resources, budgets and delivery priorities.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to provide updates, resolve issues and support decision‑making.
- Ensure projects adhere to relevant processes, governance frameworks and security requirements.
- Drive delivery to agreed timescales while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience working as a Project Manager.
- Active SC security clearance.
- Ideally, 4-5 years' experience delivering projects within the defence sector.
- Strong project planning, scheduling, risk management and reporting skills.
- Experience managing stakeholders across complex organisations.
- Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within secure and highly regulated environments.
Contract & Working Details
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Salary: £60,000 - £62,000
- Location: Corsham
- Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week
- Security Clearance: Active SC required
- Start Date: ASAP
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Project Manager - (SC Cleared) in Corsham employer: Sanderson Government & Defence
As a PAM Consultant with our esteemed consulting client, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. The company offers robust employee growth opportunities, including continuous training in cutting-edge security practices, while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that values every individual's contribution. Located in the UK, this role not only provides competitive benefits but also the chance to make a meaningful impact on clients' security postures through your expertise in Privileged Access Management.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government & Defence Recruitment Team
