Defence Project Manager - SC/DV Cleared

We currently have a number of requirements for Project Managers to work on 6+ month contracts in Kent, Hampshire or Wiltshire. The client is looking for candidates to come from a Defence, Engineering, Scientific, Pharmaceutical or Health and Safety background, however they have specifically stated that they are not looking for IT Project Managers currently. You will hold a live SC or DV Clearance.

The role of Project Manager (PM) is to act as the point of responsibility and accountability for achieving successful delivery of a project to time, cost, and quality within the management of accepted risk.

Key Responsibilities will include:

- To interpret and deliver the required output through a common understanding of the customer need and desired outcome; to act as the prime point of contact for the customer and client in matters pertaining to the project.
- To ensure that the planned benefit or output, in terms of time, cost and quality, is delivered with the minimum acceptable risk to the client.
- To lead delivery of the project (from bidding, throughout execution, to closure) through planning, integration and implementation of an agreed set of objectives and aims; to apply the Management System as required.
- To manage/mitigate the identified project risks (encompassing Technical, Financial, Commercial, Health and Safety, Environmental, Security aspects) to the client.
- To ensure the appropriate capabilities (manpower and facilities) are employed in the execution of the project; to be responsible for agreeing and leading on project change to meet the agreed output and internal project requirements, including tasking and aligning the project team including suppliers etc.
- To utilise appropriate tools and techniques to plan, monitor and report progress, deliver output, and effect payment for work done.
- To act as Officer Accountable for the assigned project budget after the plan has been approved.

Essential Criteria

- Project Management experience.
- Proven experience of managing multiple medium/high complexity projects.
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
- Ability to identify and manage risk.
- Responsible attitude to quality, safety and security.
- High degree of self motivation and professionalism.
- Strong project leadership.
- Ability to understand the aspects of complex technical issues and translate these into a solution to meet the clients requirements.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience of managing MoD projects.
- Practical experience of working in a scientific or engineering laboratory/workplace.
- Health and safety awareness.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of SC security clearance. If you do not hold an active SC or DV clearance please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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