Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Defence & Security Sector

📍 Boscombe (On-site with some flexibility)
💰 £400–£450 per day
📅 Long-Term Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a high-profile defence, aerospace, and security organisation delivering complex refurbishment and new build projects on a secure site in Boscombe.

You’ll play a key role in leading end-to-end project delivery - from early-stage planning through to handover - with responsibility for driving programmes, managing stakeholders, and ensuring works are delivered to time, quality, and compliance standards.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of refurbishment and new build projects within a live, secure environment

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Oversee full project lifecycle: design coordination, procurement, programme, and commercial oversight

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Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and key government stakeholders

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Manage risks, change control, and site-based project issues effectively

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Ensure all works comply with CDM regulations, health & safety protocols, and site security procedures

✅ Requirements:

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Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within defence, aerospace, secure government, or similarly complex sectors

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Track record in delivering refurbishment and/or new build projects (ideally within live operational environments)

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Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills

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Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract forms

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Active SC Clearance is highly desirable or must be eligible to obtain

🚀 Why Apply?

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Long-term contract with a secure, well-funded programme of works

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High-impact projects that support national infrastructure and innovation

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Opportunity to work within a collaborative and technically driven environment

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Competitive day rate and career-enhancing project portfolio