Introduction

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their management consultancy team in London. You'll need a solid background in Defence industry project delivery, with strong knowledge of MoD procurement frameworks and project controls. Apply Now!

Working Patterns and location - Hybrid - 3 days on site per week

Key responsibilities

• Deliver complex defence equipment, manufacturing and capability projects end-to-end.

• Manage project budgets, ensuring spend is tracked and controlled effectively.

• Lead stakeholder engagement across industry partners.

• Oversee supplier management, contracts and performance against agreed deliverables.

• Maintain project schedules, risk registers and governance documentation throughout lifecycle.

• Apply CADMID lifecycle methodology and procurement frameworks including JSPs and DEFCONs.

• Provide expert project management consultancy advice to senior defence clients.

• Support business development and contribute to growing the wider defence consultancy practice.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• Holds NEC4 ECC PMA, MSP or MAPM qualification.

• Experience working in UK Government, Infrastructure, Construction or Nuclear sectors.

Skills & experience

• Project Management experience within the Defence industry.

• Proven track record delivering equipment, manufacturing or capability projects.

• Strong knowledge of risk management, scheduling, governance and project controls.

• Understanding of MoD procurement processes, JSPs, DEFCONs and the CADMID lifecycle.

• Experience managing project budgets, stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

• Holds PRINCE2, APM PMQ or an Agile project management qualification.

• Degree qualified or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.

Additional benefits

• Private Medical Insurance.

• Permanent Health Insurance.

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident Cover.

• 25 days holiday (+ x8 public holidays).

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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