Baker Hicks Limited

Lead the Nation's Most Critical Defence Projects At BakerHicks, our Senior Project Managers lead the delivery of some of the UK's most complex Defence infrastructure programmes. Working in secure, highly regulated and live operational environments, you'll deliver projects that directly support national security and Defence capability. This is an initial contract role with a strong opportunity to transition to permanent, offering long term career development within our expanding Defence portfolio. SC clearance is a minimum requirement, or the ability to obtain it. About the Role As a Senior Project Manager, you'll take accountability for the successful definition, planning and delivery of major Defence infrastructure projects. You'll steer multi disciplinary teams, ensure robust governance is applied, and maintain alignment between project delivery and wider programme objectives. You'll operate in complex, secure environments where interdependency management, operational continuity and rigorous project controls are essential. Your leadership will set the tone for safe, efficient and high quality delivery. What You'll Be Doing Leading full lifecycle delivery of Defence infrastructure projects, ensuring scope clarity and alignment with programme outcomes. Driving governance, reporting and assurance frameworks across cost, schedule and risk. Coordinating cross disciplinary inputs and managing interfaces across technical, commercial and operational teams. Overseeing NEC4 based project delivery and the performance of key supply chain partners. Engaging senior Defence stakeholders and supporting informed programme decision making. Ensuring adherence to Defence security, safety and assurance requirements. Maintaining momentum and resolving challenges in dynamic, high pressure environments. What You'll Bring Demonstrable success delivering major projects as a Senior Project Manager, ideally within Defence or other secure, regulated sectors. Strong capability in governance, assurance and senior level reporting. Solid understanding of NEC4 delivery and contract oversight. Experience working within secure operational environments and applying relevant protocols. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement at senior levels. Leadership of multi disciplinary teams and supply chain partners. Proficiency in project controls and management tools (e.g., P6, CEMAR or equivalent). Adaptability, organisation and resilience in fast moving programme settings. Current SC clearance, or the ability to obtain it. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a role where your work genuinely matters, and where you can grow into a long term career within Defence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the lead on projects that help safeguard the nation. About BakerHicks BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( ) Benefits Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance related rewards also on offer in addition to: Company car or cash allowance Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) Family friendly policies Employee assistance BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex Defence infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for the successful delivery and governance of projects in secure environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing major projects and proven experience working with stakeholders. Current SC clearance is required or the capacity to obtain it. Join a team that values excellence, growth, and making a significant impact.