Client-Side Construction Project Manager

BAE Systems
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 60,000+Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)Skills: ["Communication","Relationship-building","Presentation","Risk-based decision-making","Team coordination"]

Plan, procure, and govern end-to-end delivery of facility construction projects across Warton and Samlesbury sites, including refurbishments, large-scale redevelopments, and repurposing. Act as client for end-users to align scope, budget, programme, quality, and safety; manage consultants and contractors; control budget and change; mitigate risks; and oversee commissioning, handover, and close-out to meet compliance and contractual requirements.

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BAE Systems
BAE Systems
4 days ago

Client-Side Construction Project Manager

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Job Summary

Plan, procure, and govern end-to-end delivery of facility construction projects across Warton and Samlesbury sites, including refurbishments, large-scale redevelopments, and repurposing. Act as client for end-users to align scope, budget, programme, quality, and safety; manage consultants and contractors; control budget and change; mitigate risks; and oversee commissioning, handover, and close-out to meet compliance and contractual requirements.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as the client for end-users by defining project objectives and ensuring delivery decisions align with cost, quality, and programme requirements.
  • •Establish, manage, and control the overall project brief, scope, and success criteria from inception through completion.
  • •Appoint and manage the professional services team and oversee coordination and performance.
  • •Develop, maintain, and control the project programme, ensuring key milestones, approvals, and deliverables are achieved on time.
  • •Monitor and control budget, manage change and risks, and oversee construction through commissioning, handover, and close-out with required documentation and compliance.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 60,000
Perks:OvertimeShare IncentiveFlexibility

Key Requirements

  • •Proven experience delivering large-scale complex, high value construction or infrastructure projects (£20m+ preferred).
  • •Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to build relationships and present effectively.
  • •Robust understanding of construction methodologies, industrial building systems, and complex MEP installations.
  • •Experience managing or working within NEC, JCT, or equivalent contract forms.
  • •Competence in project management tools/methodologies (e.g., MSP, Primavera, APM framework, RIBA Plan of Works) and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in regulated environments.
Experience:ConstructionInfrastructureDefenceAerospaceManufacturing
Education:
Skills:CommunicationRelationship-buildingPresentationRisk-based decision-makingTeam coordination
Tech Stack:NECJCTCDM RegsPermits to WorkMSPPrimaveraAPM frameworkRIBA Plan of Works

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Baseline Personnel Security StandardNational Security Vetting

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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