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Job Description

Walker Sime is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver strategically significant defence programmes in Barrow-in-Furness. This onsite role provides the opportunity to manage complex, high-profile projects while working closely with senior commercial, technical, and delivery teams.

The successful candidate will bring defence sector experience, strong NEC contract knowledge, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to specification within highly regulated and secure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and deliver assigned defence projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contracts Monitor project progress, including programme delivery, budgets, and risk management Produce and maintain project documentation, including reports, valuations, and forecasts Manage project stakeholders, including internal teams, subcontractors, and client representatives Support commercial management, including compensation events, early warnings, and contract correspondence Lead day-to-day project operations, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance Drive continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery Assist in escalation of issues, risks, or conflicts to senior leadership as required

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven project management experience within the defence or aerospace sectors Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts Demonstrated ability to manage medium to large-scale, high-value projects Commercially aware with experience in cost control, forecasting, and risk management Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills, confident liaising with senior stakeholders Proficient in MS Office and project reporting tools

Security Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance

Desirable Experience

Experience working onsite with major defence clients or highly regulated environments Familiarity with programme management software (Primavera P6, Aconex, Deltek, or equivalent) Knowledge of multi-disciplinary project delivery in complex environments Professional membership or qualifications (APM, RICS, ICE, CIOB, or equivalent

Qualifications

Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Commercial Management, or related discipline PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent project management qualification advantageous NEC Accreditation desirable

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