Associate Consultant - Secure Cloud / GCP / GDC DevSecOps Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. RT are a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance, bringing government, industry, and academia together to improve digital sustainability outcomes for the UK government and its supply chain We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We deploy consultants who ensure alignment with Government policy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term impact goals. We specialise in the delivery of Cloud & Digital Infrastructure services , including multi-cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP), secure cloud platforms, DevSecOps and automation, Site Reliability Engineering, digital workplace technologies, and resilient, scalable infrastructure operations across complex and regulated environments. Your Invitation: We invite you to join our Cloud & Digital Infrastructure consulting team , where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across cloud engineering, secure platform engineering, DevSecOps/SRE, and modern infrastructure transformation. We are particularly building capability in: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) / air-gapped deployments Secure-by-design cloud engineering for Defence and high-assurance environments Kubernetes, containerisation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) This includes supporting surge activity for our defence partners delivering secure cloud services into secure environments. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant defence portfolio, a minimum of active SC clearance is required. DV-cleared professionals are also in high demand for secure, air-gapped GDC programmes. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site at Southwest client locations including, Corsham & Bristol, with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are aligned to engagement scope and seniority. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, including secure GCP/GDC, DevSecOps and platform engineering workstreams. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cloud / Platform Engineering professional with capability in one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) DevOps, DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering and secure cloud design Kubernetes and container platforms (GKE / secure clusters) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Secure cloud operations (IAM, RBAC, networking, secrets management) You are comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and collaborating directly with users and stakeholders to deliver cloud capability at pace. You will need to be well versed in the direction of travel from Government, focused on digital transformation to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and meet the evolving expectations of its citizens. This shift involves modernising outdated systems, leveraging data effectively, and adopting new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal is a more agile, responsive, and citizen-centric government. You are comfortable operating in high-assurance, regulated environments, capable of working independently within secure delivery teams, and adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure, modern cloud platforms. How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.
Jun 14, 2026
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Associate Consultant - Secure Cloud / GCP / GDC DevSecOps Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. RT are a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance, bringing government, industry, and academia together to improve digital sustainability outcomes for the UK government and its supply chain We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We deploy consultants who ensure alignment with Government policy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term impact goals. We specialise in the delivery of Cloud & Digital Infrastructure services , including multi-cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP), secure cloud platforms, DevSecOps and automation, Site Reliability Engineering, digital workplace technologies, and resilient, scalable infrastructure operations across complex and regulated environments. Your Invitation: We invite you to join our Cloud & Digital Infrastructure consulting team , where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across cloud engineering, secure platform engineering, DevSecOps/SRE, and modern infrastructure transformation. We are particularly building capability in: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) / air-gapped deployments Secure-by-design cloud engineering for Defence and high-assurance environments Kubernetes, containerisation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) This includes supporting surge activity for our defence partners delivering secure cloud services into secure environments. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant defence portfolio, a minimum of active SC clearance is required. DV-cleared professionals are also in high demand for secure, air-gapped GDC programmes. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site at Southwest client locations including, Corsham & Bristol, with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are aligned to engagement scope and seniority. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, including secure GCP/GDC, DevSecOps and platform engineering workstreams. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cloud / Platform Engineering professional with capability in one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) DevOps, DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering and secure cloud design Kubernetes and container platforms (GKE / secure clusters) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Secure cloud operations (IAM, RBAC, networking, secrets management) You are comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and collaborating directly with users and stakeholders to deliver cloud capability at pace. You will need to be well versed in the direction of travel from Government, focused on digital transformation to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and meet the evolving expectations of its citizens. This shift involves modernising outdated systems, leveraging data effectively, and adopting new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal is a more agile, responsive, and citizen-centric government. You are comfortable operating in high-assurance, regulated environments, capable of working independently within secure delivery teams, and adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure, modern cloud platforms. How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.
Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 650 to 750 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence Provide independent challenge to ensure robust validation and assurance practices Support planning and execution of system integration, acceptance, and operational trials Engage with engineering, cyber, and operational stakeholders to ensure coordinated test delivery Produce high-level assurance reporting and readiness assessments Identify delivery risks and recommend mitigation strategies Support transition into service and operational acceptance activities Essential Skills & Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Strong experience delivering Test & Trials consultancy or leadership within secure government or defence environments Demonstrable experience shaping test governance, strategy, and assurance frameworks Background working on secure IT infrastructure or complex systems programmes Experience advising senior stakeholders on test readiness and delivery risk Strong understanding of integration, system, and operational testing principles Ability to operate effectively within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Familiarity with secure networks or infrastructure-based delivery environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Knowledge of structured delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile)
Jun 14, 2026
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Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 650 to 750 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence Provide independent challenge to ensure robust validation and assurance practices Support planning and execution of system integration, acceptance, and operational trials Engage with engineering, cyber, and operational stakeholders to ensure coordinated test delivery Produce high-level assurance reporting and readiness assessments Identify delivery risks and recommend mitigation strategies Support transition into service and operational acceptance activities Essential Skills & Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Strong experience delivering Test & Trials consultancy or leadership within secure government or defence environments Demonstrable experience shaping test governance, strategy, and assurance frameworks Background working on secure IT infrastructure or complex systems programmes Experience advising senior stakeholders on test readiness and delivery risk Strong understanding of integration, system, and operational testing principles Ability to operate effectively within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Familiarity with secure networks or infrastructure-based delivery environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Knowledge of structured delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile)
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Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the governance, assurance, and oversight of Test & Trials activities across the programme Develop, review, and enhance Test Strategies, Plans, and assurance frameworks Provide expert guidance to programme leadership on test readiness, delivery confidence, and risk Deliver independent challenge to ensure robust validation, compliance, and assurance standards are maintained Coordinate integration, system, acceptance, and operational testing activities Work collaboratively with engineering, cyber security, delivery, and operational teams to ensure aligned execution Produce senior-level assurance reports, readiness assessments, and risk evaluations Identify programme risks and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies Support transition into service, operational acceptance, and go-live activities Ensure testing activity aligns with operational, technical, and security requirements Essential Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Proven experience leading or consulting on Test & Trials activities within secure government, defence, or national security environments Strong background in test governance, assurance, and strategic test management Experience delivering within complex IT infrastructure or secure systems programmes Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on readiness, risk, and delivery confidence Strong understanding of integration, system, operational, and acceptance testing methodologies Experience operating within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Knowledge of secure networks, infrastructure delivery, or classified environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL Why Apply? Long-term programme on a critical national infrastructure initiative High-impact role with significant stakeholder exposure Opportunity to shape assurance and testing strategy across a complex secure environment Outside IR35 engagement with competitive day rate Work alongside senior technical and operational specialists on mission-critical delivery programmes
Jun 13, 2026
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Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the governance, assurance, and oversight of Test & Trials activities across the programme Develop, review, and enhance Test Strategies, Plans, and assurance frameworks Provide expert guidance to programme leadership on test readiness, delivery confidence, and risk Deliver independent challenge to ensure robust validation, compliance, and assurance standards are maintained Coordinate integration, system, acceptance, and operational testing activities Work collaboratively with engineering, cyber security, delivery, and operational teams to ensure aligned execution Produce senior-level assurance reports, readiness assessments, and risk evaluations Identify programme risks and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies Support transition into service, operational acceptance, and go-live activities Ensure testing activity aligns with operational, technical, and security requirements Essential Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Proven experience leading or consulting on Test & Trials activities within secure government, defence, or national security environments Strong background in test governance, assurance, and strategic test management Experience delivering within complex IT infrastructure or secure systems programmes Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on readiness, risk, and delivery confidence Strong understanding of integration, system, operational, and acceptance testing methodologies Experience operating within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Knowledge of secure networks, infrastructure delivery, or classified environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL Why Apply? Long-term programme on a critical national infrastructure initiative High-impact role with significant stakeholder exposure Opportunity to shape assurance and testing strategy across a complex secure environment Outside IR35 engagement with competitive day rate Work alongside senior technical and operational specialists on mission-critical delivery programmes
Project Manager - SC Cleared Rate: 550 - 600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Reading - hybrid working pattern Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global IT consultancy bringing digital transformation to the MoD. The role: Clarify and document business requirements in order to ensure project plans are comprehensive, realistic and in line with objectives. Develop projections for capital and/ expense resource planning in order to advise management on budgetary issues. Assess business prospects in line with policies and procedures in order to ensure they are accurately documented and represented in project plans. Communicate project plans and progress across the business in order to ensure all stakeholders are briefed and up to date. Summarise salient planning and schedule progress in order to provide advice and make recommendations for consideration by the senior levels within organisation. Lead and develop a team of people, delivering a project office management service or a small project team in order to ensure work is resourced and allocated effectively and that processes are adhered to. Your skills and experience: Appropriate industry Degree/ Qualification or equivalent or relevant experience. Typically meets the associate membership requirements of a professional body e.g. (ACostE/ MAPM/ PMI, Association of Proposal Management Professionals). Knowledge of techniques and procedures gained through training including: EVM Standard Theory & Network Planning, Design lifecycle and technology within Leonardo products. Project delivery experience. Ability to communicate concepts in a nontechnical way. Demonstrated Experience using process skills such as EVM, CPA & Risk/ Opportunity management. Typically meets the knowledge and experience competency levels of Project Manager (intermediate) or PMO Specialist as defined by the APM Competency Framework Desirable: Experience managing subcontractors and third-party suppliers. Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks. PMP or equivalent project management qualification. Experience with process design, process management and governance
Jun 13, 2026
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Project Manager - SC Cleared Rate: 550 - 600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Reading - hybrid working pattern Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global IT consultancy bringing digital transformation to the MoD. The role: Clarify and document business requirements in order to ensure project plans are comprehensive, realistic and in line with objectives. Develop projections for capital and/ expense resource planning in order to advise management on budgetary issues. Assess business prospects in line with policies and procedures in order to ensure they are accurately documented and represented in project plans. Communicate project plans and progress across the business in order to ensure all stakeholders are briefed and up to date. Summarise salient planning and schedule progress in order to provide advice and make recommendations for consideration by the senior levels within organisation. Lead and develop a team of people, delivering a project office management service or a small project team in order to ensure work is resourced and allocated effectively and that processes are adhered to. Your skills and experience: Appropriate industry Degree/ Qualification or equivalent or relevant experience. Typically meets the associate membership requirements of a professional body e.g. (ACostE/ MAPM/ PMI, Association of Proposal Management Professionals). Knowledge of techniques and procedures gained through training including: EVM Standard Theory & Network Planning, Design lifecycle and technology within Leonardo products. Project delivery experience. Ability to communicate concepts in a nontechnical way. Demonstrated Experience using process skills such as EVM, CPA & Risk/ Opportunity management. Typically meets the knowledge and experience competency levels of Project Manager (intermediate) or PMO Specialist as defined by the APM Competency Framework Desirable: Experience managing subcontractors and third-party suppliers. Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks. PMP or equivalent project management qualification. Experience with process design, process management and governance
ICT Solution Architect (Applications) - DV Cleared Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: 650 - 701 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Long-term Contract Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced ICT Solution Architect to support a major secure technology programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a senior architecture-led role requiring a strong hands-on engineering background combined with excellent stakeholder and governance capabilities. You will be responsible for designing secure, resilient technical solutions across multiple projects, translating business requirements into scalable architectures, and providing oversight across engineering delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Produce ?As-Is? and ?To-Be? solution designs Lead architecture and technical governance activities Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams Support engineering delivery across multiple programmes Manage technical stakeholders and supplier relationships Identify architectural dependencies and technical risks Required Experience Strong Solution Architecture background Previous hands-on software engineering experience Expertise across: .NET / ASP.NET / .NET Core SQL Server & NoSQL technologies AWS and/or Azure Linux, networking and virtualisation Experience with TOGAF, Agile and ITIL environments Ability to work within highly secure environments Essential Requirement Candidates must hold active transferable DV clearance with a minimum of 12 months remaining validity. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant technology programmes within a secure environment. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jun 13, 2026
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ICT Solution Architect (Applications) - DV Cleared Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: 650 - 701 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Long-term Contract Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced ICT Solution Architect to support a major secure technology programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a senior architecture-led role requiring a strong hands-on engineering background combined with excellent stakeholder and governance capabilities. You will be responsible for designing secure, resilient technical solutions across multiple projects, translating business requirements into scalable architectures, and providing oversight across engineering delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Produce ?As-Is? and ?To-Be? solution designs Lead architecture and technical governance activities Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams Support engineering delivery across multiple programmes Manage technical stakeholders and supplier relationships Identify architectural dependencies and technical risks Required Experience Strong Solution Architecture background Previous hands-on software engineering experience Expertise across: .NET / ASP.NET / .NET Core SQL Server & NoSQL technologies AWS and/or Azure Linux, networking and virtualisation Experience with TOGAF, Agile and ITIL environments Ability to work within highly secure environments Essential Requirement Candidates must hold active transferable DV clearance with a minimum of 12 months remaining validity. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant technology programmes within a secure environment. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Project Manager - IT Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to 600 per day via an approved umbrella Company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for leading innovative IT initiatives? Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. What you'll be doing: Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, scope, and deliverables Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and insights Drive continuous improvement in project processes and methodologies What you'll bring: Proven experience managing large-scale IT projects from initiation to completion Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies Desired skills: Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies Knowledge of cloud technologies and digital transformation initiatives Certification such as PMP, Prince2, or equivalent is advantageous Qualifications: A recognised qualification in project management or related field Licences or certifications in project management are preferred This is a great chance to contribute to exciting projects with a forward-thinking organisation. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional development. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 12, 2026
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Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Project Manager - IT Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to 600 per day via an approved umbrella Company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for leading innovative IT initiatives? Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. What you'll be doing: Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, scope, and deliverables Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and insights Drive continuous improvement in project processes and methodologies What you'll bring: Proven experience managing large-scale IT projects from initiation to completion Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies Desired skills: Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies Knowledge of cloud technologies and digital transformation initiatives Certification such as PMP, Prince2, or equivalent is advantageous Qualifications: A recognised qualification in project management or related field Licences or certifications in project management are preferred This is a great chance to contribute to exciting projects with a forward-thinking organisation. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional development. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
MERITUS are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our client in the next 6 weeks in a permanent position to support subsea defence programmes. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST POSSESS EXISTING SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. If you do not have active SC Clearance, you will be rejected for the position. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - Up to 80,000 per annum - UNDERWATER/SUBSEA SYSTEMS - SC CLEARED - YATELEY, HAMPSHIRE - PERMANENT - SECTOR: DEFENCE / SUBSEA MERITUS are working with a specialist defence technology organisation at the forefront of next-generation underwater capability development. Operating across highly complex defence programmes, they deliver advanced integrated solutions supporting autonomous and increasingly automated underwater platforms for global defence customers. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-value defence projects through the full lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through to delivery, acceptance and customer handover. This is an opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge defence technologies and industry-leading technical partners, helping deliver mission-critical capability into operational environments. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex defence equipment and capability delivery programmes, ensuring projects are delivered: On time Within budget To contractual and technical quality standards In line with customer and regulatory expectations You will work closely with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, defence customers and senior stakeholders to drive successful programme execution across multiple concurrent workstreams. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones and delivery schedules Monitor programme performance and implement corrective action where required Manage project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks using formal risk management processes Coordinate subcontractors and external SME delivery against contractual commitments Lead project governance reviews, status reporting and stakeholder communication Manage contract change requests, amendments and variations Support bid and proposal activity including planning, costing and resource forecasting Build strong long-term customer relationships across defence stakeholders Mentor project teams and promote project management best practice across the business What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex defence or engineering programmes Strong full lifecycle project delivery experience (concept through delivery) Experience operating within V-Model delivery environments Strong understanding of gated project governance / stage-gate delivery Budget ownership, forecasting and commercial oversight experience Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial functions Experience managing third-party suppliers / subcontractors Strong risk and issue management capability Excellent communication and leadership skills Desirable Previous underwater, maritime, sonar, subsea, autonomy or naval systems experience Experience supporting defence bids / capture activity Business case development experience Formal PM qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP)
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
MERITUS are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our client in the next 6 weeks in a permanent position to support subsea defence programmes. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST POSSESS EXISTING SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. If you do not have active SC Clearance, you will be rejected for the position. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - Up to 80,000 per annum - UNDERWATER/SUBSEA SYSTEMS - SC CLEARED - YATELEY, HAMPSHIRE - PERMANENT - SECTOR: DEFENCE / SUBSEA MERITUS are working with a specialist defence technology organisation at the forefront of next-generation underwater capability development. Operating across highly complex defence programmes, they deliver advanced integrated solutions supporting autonomous and increasingly automated underwater platforms for global defence customers. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-value defence projects through the full lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through to delivery, acceptance and customer handover. This is an opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge defence technologies and industry-leading technical partners, helping deliver mission-critical capability into operational environments. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex defence equipment and capability delivery programmes, ensuring projects are delivered: On time Within budget To contractual and technical quality standards In line with customer and regulatory expectations You will work closely with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, defence customers and senior stakeholders to drive successful programme execution across multiple concurrent workstreams. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones and delivery schedules Monitor programme performance and implement corrective action where required Manage project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks using formal risk management processes Coordinate subcontractors and external SME delivery against contractual commitments Lead project governance reviews, status reporting and stakeholder communication Manage contract change requests, amendments and variations Support bid and proposal activity including planning, costing and resource forecasting Build strong long-term customer relationships across defence stakeholders Mentor project teams and promote project management best practice across the business What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex defence or engineering programmes Strong full lifecycle project delivery experience (concept through delivery) Experience operating within V-Model delivery environments Strong understanding of gated project governance / stage-gate delivery Budget ownership, forecasting and commercial oversight experience Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial functions Experience managing third-party suppliers / subcontractors Strong risk and issue management capability Excellent communication and leadership skills Desirable Previous underwater, maritime, sonar, subsea, autonomy or naval systems experience Experience supporting defence bids / capture activity Business case development experience Formal PM qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP)
Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (DV Cleared) Location: London (4-5 days per week on-site) Duration: 12-Month Contract Are you an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager with active DV Clearance? Do you excel at bridging the gap between technical engineering teams and senior stakeholders in high-assurance environments? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking an Infrastructure Technical Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient, and compliant IT infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance: Lead infrastructure projects (networks, hosting, data centers, end-user compute) using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies. Technical Oversight: Interpret and challenge engineering designs (HLD/LLD) while coordinating delivery across networks, private cloud platforms, and cyber security controls. Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Translate complex technical details into executive-level messaging and oversee third-party suppliers (SoWs, KPIs). Risk & Assurance: Manage RAID logs and support security accreditation and compliance processes within high-assurance frameworks. Transition Management: Ensure smooth project transition into live service following ITIL-aligned practices. Key Skills & Experience Required Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance is strictly essential. Frameworks & Environments: Proven experience with MOD frameworks (e.g., JSP 604), secure systems design, and air-gapped/high-side environments. Technical Depth: Ability to confidently challenge technical architectures and validate implementation risks. Methodologies: Proficiency in PRINCE2, Agile, or MSP. Certifications (Desirable): PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, ITIL, or CISSP. Apply Now If you have the required technical depth and active DV clearance to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes, please apply with your updated CV today. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 11, 2026
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Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (DV Cleared) Location: London (4-5 days per week on-site) Duration: 12-Month Contract Are you an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager with active DV Clearance? Do you excel at bridging the gap between technical engineering teams and senior stakeholders in high-assurance environments? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking an Infrastructure Technical Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient, and compliant IT infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance: Lead infrastructure projects (networks, hosting, data centers, end-user compute) using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies. Technical Oversight: Interpret and challenge engineering designs (HLD/LLD) while coordinating delivery across networks, private cloud platforms, and cyber security controls. Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Translate complex technical details into executive-level messaging and oversee third-party suppliers (SoWs, KPIs). Risk & Assurance: Manage RAID logs and support security accreditation and compliance processes within high-assurance frameworks. Transition Management: Ensure smooth project transition into live service following ITIL-aligned practices. Key Skills & Experience Required Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance is strictly essential. Frameworks & Environments: Proven experience with MOD frameworks (e.g., JSP 604), secure systems design, and air-gapped/high-side environments. Technical Depth: Ability to confidently challenge technical architectures and validate implementation risks. Methodologies: Proficiency in PRINCE2, Agile, or MSP. Certifications (Desirable): PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, ITIL, or CISSP. Apply Now If you have the required technical depth and active DV clearance to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes, please apply with your updated CV today. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Daily rate: up to £650 p/d inside IR35 Duration: 3 months with possible extension *Must have current SC Clearance* Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience Ability to evaluate and present complex contractual issues resulting in sound recommendations to senior managers for solutions. Breadth of experience working within a commercial setting in government or the public sector or significant experience working in a regulated environment. Including knowledge and experience of Procurement vehicles/frameworks/contracting routes and Public Sector contract structures. Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to advise and guide stakeholders and build relationships with customers and suppliers. Understanding of commercial, contract and supplier relationship management techniques and demonstrable experience of applying them in practice. The ability to lead by example, communicating in a truthful, straightforward manner with integrity, impartiality and promoting a working environment that supports the Civil Service values and code. Ability to draft complex change and legal documentation within an ICT/software environment. Minimum of CIPS level 4, ideally MCIPS. Civil service expert contract management accreditation is desirable. Experience of contract exit and TUPE is desirable. PRINCE 2 or equivalent is desirable. Key Responsibilities: Provide hands-on contract management support for the existing project and managed service contract. Provide hands-on procurement support for all contract ends, renegotiation and tendering exercises. Provide robust commercial assurance, which is consistent, clear and addresses commercial risk, value for money, compliance with relevant policies and regulation. Manage any commercial disputes between the team and suppliers that may arise. Lead on the Supplier Management/Service Management activities from a contractual perspective. Act as a commercial advisor, providing advice, guidance and support to enable commercial opportunities and consequences to be understood. Build effective relationships across stakeholders and suppliers, fostering trust and transparency in order to allow you to provide the best level of commercial advice and guidance Work with other team members to enable continual improvement and commercial capability development across the team. Take responsibility for ensuring that a robust commercial pipeline and contracts register is in place. Provide strong leadership to wider colleagues to deliver high quality commercial solutions. Provide input to Management reports and other requests for information as required
Jun 11, 2026
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Daily rate: up to £650 p/d inside IR35 Duration: 3 months with possible extension *Must have current SC Clearance* Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience Ability to evaluate and present complex contractual issues resulting in sound recommendations to senior managers for solutions. Breadth of experience working within a commercial setting in government or the public sector or significant experience working in a regulated environment. Including knowledge and experience of Procurement vehicles/frameworks/contracting routes and Public Sector contract structures. Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to advise and guide stakeholders and build relationships with customers and suppliers. Understanding of commercial, contract and supplier relationship management techniques and demonstrable experience of applying them in practice. The ability to lead by example, communicating in a truthful, straightforward manner with integrity, impartiality and promoting a working environment that supports the Civil Service values and code. Ability to draft complex change and legal documentation within an ICT/software environment. Minimum of CIPS level 4, ideally MCIPS. Civil service expert contract management accreditation is desirable. Experience of contract exit and TUPE is desirable. PRINCE 2 or equivalent is desirable. Key Responsibilities: Provide hands-on contract management support for the existing project and managed service contract. Provide hands-on procurement support for all contract ends, renegotiation and tendering exercises. Provide robust commercial assurance, which is consistent, clear and addresses commercial risk, value for money, compliance with relevant policies and regulation. Manage any commercial disputes between the team and suppliers that may arise. Lead on the Supplier Management/Service Management activities from a contractual perspective. Act as a commercial advisor, providing advice, guidance and support to enable commercial opportunities and consequences to be understood. Build effective relationships across stakeholders and suppliers, fostering trust and transparency in order to allow you to provide the best level of commercial advice and guidance Work with other team members to enable continual improvement and commercial capability development across the team. Take responsibility for ensuring that a robust commercial pipeline and contracts register is in place. Provide strong leadership to wider colleagues to deliver high quality commercial solutions. Provide input to Management reports and other requests for information as required
Risk Manager (SC Cleared) Bristol + Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Risk Manager needed with active SC Security Clearance . 6 Month Contract split between Bristol and Andover (Hybrid). Start ideally in June/July 2026. Must have Defence / MOD / Government sector experience + knowledge of HMG Treasury Orange Book risk management best practice. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in Bristol and Andover . Paying up to £450/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project: Risk Manager within Defence / MOD / Government sector experience, to lead programme wife Risk Management, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Orange Book principles and MOD governance frameworks. Risk Management Strategy & Planning: developing + implementing Programme Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Plan, aligned to NAD, MOD, and HMG best practice. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Orange Book and risk management best practice. Stakeholder Engagement - working as a trusted advisor to Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Boards, and assurance bodies, enabling risk-informed decision-making, shaping strategic trade-offs, and ensuring both threats and opportunities are actively managed. Demonstrated experience developing Risk Management Strategies and Plans. Hands-on experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM), Predict! or equivalent tools. Experience delivering quantitative risk analysis (QRA), including schedule and/or cost modelling. Strong understanding of commercial, supplier, and multi-vendor risk environments. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide independent challenge at Board level. Advantageous: NAD / Defence Digital, Land iSTAR, Digital Transformation, HM Treasury Green Book, Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA), GMPP Assurance, Risk Management Certifications (APM Risk, MoR, PMI-RMP).
Jun 09, 2026
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Risk Manager (SC Cleared) Bristol + Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Risk Manager needed with active SC Security Clearance . 6 Month Contract split between Bristol and Andover (Hybrid). Start ideally in June/July 2026. Must have Defence / MOD / Government sector experience + knowledge of HMG Treasury Orange Book risk management best practice. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in Bristol and Andover . Paying up to £450/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project: Risk Manager within Defence / MOD / Government sector experience, to lead programme wife Risk Management, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Orange Book principles and MOD governance frameworks. Risk Management Strategy & Planning: developing + implementing Programme Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Plan, aligned to NAD, MOD, and HMG best practice. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Orange Book and risk management best practice. Stakeholder Engagement - working as a trusted advisor to Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Boards, and assurance bodies, enabling risk-informed decision-making, shaping strategic trade-offs, and ensuring both threats and opportunities are actively managed. Demonstrated experience developing Risk Management Strategies and Plans. Hands-on experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM), Predict! or equivalent tools. Experience delivering quantitative risk analysis (QRA), including schedule and/or cost modelling. Strong understanding of commercial, supplier, and multi-vendor risk environments. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide independent challenge at Board level. Advantageous: NAD / Defence Digital, Land iSTAR, Digital Transformation, HM Treasury Green Book, Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA), GMPP Assurance, Risk Management Certifications (APM Risk, MoR, PMI-RMP).
