At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex engineering projects for National Security customers and build strong relationships.
- Company: Established UK Defence contractor with a focus on innovation and security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Onsite work in Malvern or Cheltenham with dynamic team collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex projects and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 42300 - 51700 £ per year.
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. 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. This role requires onsite working 4–5 days per week, based in Malvern or Cheltenham, with regular attendance at customer locations as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, partners and suppliers.
- Ensure projects are delivered in a safe, secure and compliant manner.
- Promote a collaborative, high-performing project culture.
- Deliver project outcomes to agreed time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, resolving conflicts and competing priorities effectively.
- Maintain accurate financial forecasts, resource plans and delivery schedules.
- Ensure appropriate governance is applied throughout the project lifecycle, including reviews and reporting.
- Provide regular project status updates to senior stakeholders.
- Support business growth by identifying opportunities for follow-on work and contributing to bid activities.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate external suppliers to meet contractual obligations.
Key Skills & Capabilities
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Commercial awareness with experience supporting business development activities.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Strong understanding of project governance, planning, risk management and financial control.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience delivering complex engineering, technology or Defence / National Security projects within demanding timescales.
- Demonstrable experience managing internal project teams, subcontractors and external delivery partners.
- Strong background in stakeholder engagement within Defence, Government or National Security environments.
- APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.
- Experience managing project risk, budgets, schedules and resources.
- Ability to work effectively within highly regulated and secure environments.
Security Requirements
Applicants must hold current UK MOD Developed Vetting (DV) or Enhanced Developed Vetting.
Senior Project Management Coordinator in Cheltenham employer: Scot Lewis Associates
As a leading UK Defence contractor, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Located in the vibrant areas of Malvern and Cheltenham, we offer competitive salaries, bonuses, and excellent benefits, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the National Security sector. Join us to be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and strong customer relationships while contributing to critical projects that make a difference.
