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