Job description
You will lead the delivery of defence programmes with clear ownership across scope cost and governance. This role offers progression responsibility and long-term exposure within regulated defence environments.
Must-have eligibility
- Sole British nationality with birth in the UK.
- Proven experience delivering UK defence programmes within regulated settings.
- Strong project management capability across planning cost risk and stakeholder control.
Rewards
£50,000 to £70,000 plus car allowance.
What you will work on
- Managing defence projects from definition through delivery and close-out.
- Coordinating technical commercial and delivery inputs to maintain control.
- Operating within defence governance assurance and reporting frameworks.
- Using project data to support decisions and delivery confidence.
Skills and experience
- Background in project management within defence.
- Strong understanding of programme controls and risk management.
- Confidence engaging with senior and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Benefits and flexibility
- Car allowance.
- Permanent health insurance.
- Private medical insurance.
Location and pattern
Various locations across UK. Hybrid working with travel to client sites.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Manchester Area
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 09-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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