Senior Construction Project Manager
Location: Warton (Full-time on site with overtime available)
Salary: £47,683+ depending on skills and experience
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading all project phases following the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with company and departmental quality procedures
* Collaborating with other team members & stakeholders to ensure success in your and your colleagues’ projects
* Interpreting the customer requirements, supporting preparation of designs, implementing plans, specification approvals and financial business cases
* Procuring, collaborating and driving multi‑discipline professional consultant teams in respect of the development of facilities including new buildings, major building refurbishments and large scale utility infrastructure upgrades
* Safe management and co‑ordination of onsite contractor activities including taking responsibility for all installations in accordance with the current company, statutory health & safety legislation, building control and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
* Delivering best value and customer satisfaction by managing relationships with a range of suppliers
* Providing budgetary and financial control
Essential Skills and Experience
* Experience in leading projects within the built environment
* Degree or HNC/D qualified in Construction or Building Services is ideal; other disciplines within the Built Environment may also be considered (e.g. Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Management, Building Services, Energy and Sustainability, Construction Development Management, Real Estate Planning and Master Planning)
* Relevant qualifications or experience in managing contractor activities and ensuring construction Health & Safety (NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH, specific safety topic training)
* Knowledge of construction and/or manufacturing plant & equipment installations
* Experience of managing contractors in full compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations
Desirable
* Membership of a Professional Body
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE® Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Investment Projects Team
As a Senior Construction Project Manager, you will act as a client‑side project manager to ensure successful delivery of the design, planning and construction of a wide range of facility upgrade and estates projects across the BAE Systems sites. These projects can vary and could include key infrastructure upgrades, utilities installation or removal, building refurbishments, new buildings and installation of plant & equipment to provide manufacturing capability.
This role will provide you with a variety of work across all aspects of running a manufacturing environment and large secure industrial sites. It may involve occasional travel within the UK if deemed necessary in the design or delivery of a project and is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge & experience.
Why BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’re empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform. All applicants must, at a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants typically need 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level.
Closing Date: 27th November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Attributes
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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