Project Manager

Location High Wycombe
Discipline: Engineering Recruitment Specialists, Data Centre & Critical Engineering , Project Management Recruitment Agency
Salary: £65000.0
Contact name: Robert Ashworth

Contact email: bob@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 18148
Published: 5 days ago

Job Title: Project Manager – Defence Sector
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Holidays: 26 days plus bank holidays
Clearance: SC (minimum)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Defence Region team, delivering a variety of projects across the MOD Built Estate in the Southeast. This is an exciting opportunity to manage multiple projects with values ranging from £100k to £5 million, overseeing the full project lifecycle from design through to completion.

Essential: Candidates must already hold High Level Security Clearance (SC or higher) or have recently lapsed clearance and must be UK Sole Nationals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising workload effectively

  • Lead new building and listed building projects through the full construction cycle

  • Plan, manage, and coordinate projects in line with governance requirements

  • Report project progress, issues, risks, and opportunities to the Senior Project Manager and clients

  • Manage stakeholder relationships across clients, end users, designers, contractors, and military personnel

  • Oversee full lifecycle of projects, from scoping and design (RIBA phases) through procurement, construction, and closure

  • Work with the supply chain to develop projects from early phases through RIBA 7

  • Present designs and project updates to clients and customers

  • Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to agreed standards

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

  • Background in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

  • CSCS Card holder

  • SMSTS qualification

  • Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH)

  • Active High Level Security Clearance (SC) or recently lapsed

  • UK Sole National with willingness to undergo further clearance if required

  • Strong understanding of RIBA phases and project governance

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills for managing multiple projects and stakeholders

  • Commercially aware with experience managing a supply chain

  • Can-do attitude and willingness to support the wider delivery team

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary £60,000 – £65,000 per annum

  • Car allowance included

  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile MOD projects within a supportive team

If you are an experienced Project Manager with security clearance looking to progress your career within the Defence sector, apply now to join a dynamic, high-performing team.