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Client-Side Construction Project Manager

On-site in Warton·Added today (last checked 2 Nov)

BAE Systems

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Our summary

Salary: £52,000 a year
About £3,390 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Warton

Skills

Requirements

Education & certifications

Proven experience delivering construction, infrastructure or industrial projects
Demonstrable project management experience across multiple stages of the project lifecycle
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Good knowledge of construction delivery methodologies and building systems
Experience administering or working within NEC, JCT or equivalent contractual arrangements
Understanding of project controls, including programme, risk, cost and change management
Experience working with multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams
Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability
Competence in project management methodologies and tools (e.g. MSP, Primavera, APM framework, RIBA Plan of Works)
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
Professional membership or working towards membership of APM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent

The role

Job Title: Client-Side Construction Project Manager

Location: Warton / Samlesbury

Salary: £52,000+ plus Overtime and Benefits

What you'll do

As a Client-Side Construction Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of construction projects that support our manufacturing, assembly and specialist test operations on behalf of our aircraft manufacturing business.

You'll be responsible for managing project execution from inception through to handover, coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure agreed scope, cost, programme and quality objectives are achieved.Operating as part of a wider capital projects team, you'll contribute to larger strategic programmes while independently delivering smaller and medium complexity projects.

Act as client representative, ensuring project outputs align with business objectives, user requirements and strategic priorities
Develop and manage project briefs, scope definitions, delivery strategies and success criteria
Procure and manage consultants, specialists and contractors as required
Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved
Manage project budgets, forecasts and change control processes
Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies
Coordinate design development activities, ensuring solutions meet operational, technical and regulatory requirements
Monitor construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and programme requirements (e.g. CDM Regs, Permits to Work, etc)
Manage project governance approvals and provide regular progress reporting to stakeholders
Coordinate commissioning, handover and project close-out activities

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 16th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Hiring process

It varies by role and country, but typically could include an online application, assessments, interviews and sometimes an assessment centre

Some roles may need travel for interviews or assessments; reasonable travel costs are reimbursed where relevant.

About BAE Systems

Industry: Aerospace and defence

In their own words

About the company & team

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

The Investment Projects team delivers dedicated construction project management for our aircraft manufacturing business, overseeing the procurement and build of specialist facilities for new aircraft production.You will join at an early stage, supporting master planning and evolving requirements that drive demand for new buildings. As a Building Lead, you'll take responsibility for delivering your own construction projects, working collaboratively with a small, high-performing team and a network of subject matter experts. You'll coordinate project activities from initiation through to handover, ensuring delivery objectives are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Supported by a growing professional services network, this is an opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-generation programme, delivering a long-term portfolio of major, innovative construction projects that will shape the future of the industry.

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

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