Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. The role involves project management activities across the project lifecycle, including preparing bids and providing post‑project support. The salary for this role is up to £64k, depending on experience. The role will be based at either the Barnstaple or Bristol sites and allows flexible working.

• Plan, schedule and manage projects, tasks and work packages, taking responsibility for outcomes, budget, quality and timescales.
• Allocate and manage tasks with delivery teams, holding regular meetings to track progress – including meetings with customers and subcontractors.
• Identify, manage and track project risks and opportunities, maintaining registers of Customer Furnished Equipment/Information and customer dependencies. Ensure project documentation is correctly configuration controlled.
• Provide project and bid support on more complex projects, preparing bids and post‑project support.

• APM PMQ qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent communicator with effective change and conflict management skills.
• Proven knowledge and experience of all phases of a project in a military environment.
• Knowledge of project management competencies, including financial management, risk and opportunity management, and supplier/subcontractor project management.
• Hands‑on experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, risk registers, etc., including advanced features.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, proactive approach to achieving results.

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus buy and sell.
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual.
• Half day Fridays.
• Special paid leave for Reservists in the Armed Forces.
• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program.
• All Staff Bonus.
• Group Pension Plan up to 7% employer contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing Centre, Sports & Social activities.
• Employee Discounts portal – online and in-store discounts, travel savings.
• Life assurance policy.
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards.
• Development opportunities, including Linked In Learning.
• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites.
• Private seated lunch areas.
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages.
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision.
• Free onsite parking.

The role will be based at either the Barnstaple or Bristol sites. The role allows for flexible working.