Project Manager (Defence)

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE car allowance Location: Glasgow Peace Recruitment is working with a well-established consultancy that has significant growth planned for 2027. As part of that, they’re looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery on defence projects.

This is a role where you’ll be trusted to run projects, build long-term client relationships and help shape the team as it grows. Whether you’ve delivered work for MOD, defence primes, government or other secure and regulated environments, we’d like to hear from you.

The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of projects from early stages through to completion, acting as the main point of contact for your client and responsible for programme, cost, quality and risk. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors, leading multidisciplinary teams on projects where delivery really matters.

Alongside delivery, you’ll mentor junior team members and contribute to business development as the team grows. What You’ll Be Doing Managing projects and programmes from inception through to completion. Building trusted relationships with clients and becoming their go-to advisor.

Leading project teams and coordinating consultants and contractors. Managing project risks, budgets, programmes and reporting. Preparing and presenting reports to clients and senior stakeholders. Supporting bids, proposals and business development.

Coaching and mentoring junior members of the team. About You You’ll already have experience delivering projects in a consultancy or client-side environment and be comfortable owning a project and managing client expectations.

Ideally, you’ll have: A strong background in Project or Programme Management within the built environment and infrastructure Experience delivering projects in defence or similarly secure, regulated environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Commercial awareness and the ability to manage project finances. The confidence to make decisions and stand behind them. Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams. Security clearance is not essential. If you don’t hold it yet, they can place you on other projects in the interim.

Professional membership such as MRICS, MAPM or MCIOB would be advantageous. What’s On Offer Salary up to £70,000 DOE. Car allowance. A role with growth planned for 2027 and the chance to help shape the team. Hybrid Working Employer pension & Benefits Ongoing professional development and support towards your career goals.

Interested? If you’re considering your next move and want to find out more, I’m happy to have a confidential conversation. To apply, or for an informal chat, get in touch with Martyn Aitken at Peace Recruitment.

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