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Project Manager

Morson EdgeShandon, Helensburgh🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 6 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£54.5k - £61.8k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Project Manager

Location: HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Scotland
Salary: £54,500-£61,800 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a major Defence infrastructure programme based at HMNB Clyde, Faslane.

This permanent position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile, long-term project within a secure and highly regulated environment. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from mobilisation through to completion, leading direct labour, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced Project Manager from the defence, nuclear, construction or industrial sectors who enjoys leading complex projects within safety-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion.
Manage direct labour, subcontractors and project teams, ensuring resources are effectively planned and utilised.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
Manage programme delivery, project risks, change control and overall project performance.
Monitor project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities to maximise project success.
Produce regular progress reports and provide updates to senior management and clients.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards, promoting a positive safety culture across all project activities.
Review and approve project documentation, including RAMS, work packs and construction methodologies.
Coordinate subcontractor performance to ensure work is completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
Work collaboratively with Planning, Commercial, Procurement and HSEQ teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure project documentation is maintained accurately throughout the project lifecycle.
About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within highly regulated environments.

You will have:

Extensive Project Management experience within defence, nuclear, construction, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
Proven experience delivering projects from mobilisation through to completion, with responsibility for programme, budget, quality and commercial performance.
Strong experience managing direct labour, subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
Excellent commercial awareness, including forecasting, cost control and project reporting.
Experience working under NEC contracts and managing contractual change would be advantageous.
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and experience working within safety-critical environments.
A recognised Project Management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent is desirable.
Defence or Nuclear experience is highly desirable however, candidates from major construction, infrastructure or industrial sectors with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.
Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must either hold current SC Security Clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

Whats on Offer
Competitive salary of £54,500-£61,800 per annum, dependent on experience.
Permanent, full-time employment.
Opportunity to work on one of the UKs largest Defence infrastructure programmes.
Long-term career development within a secure and growing organisation.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Company pension scheme.
Annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure projects in a collaborative and safety-focused environment.
Apply

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to build a long-term career delivering complex infrastructure projects within a safety-critical environment, we would welcome your application.


Skills

Continuous Improvement
Prince2
Procurement
SAFe
Stakeholder Management

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