BAE Systems

Project Manager

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Job Title\: Project Manager

Location\: Govan - On site

Referral Bonus\: £1,000

Grade\: GG13

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

A key Project Management role has arisen on our £8bn Type-26 programme and we are seeking a high performing driven individual to take on the next challenge in their Project Management career.

The Type 26 Global Combat Ship Programme is one of the UK’s flagship naval shipbuilding projects. As we continue our transition from delivery of the first-of-class vessel through to repeat build and batch production, our project and programme management teams are responsible for ensuring that we deliver to our contractual commitments in terms of schedule and cost, while constantly seeking out opportunities to improve upon our budgeted positions.

The Project Manager supports the Shipbuild Project Delivery team, delivering assigned scopes such as discrete projects, work packages, or multiple Control Accounts. Reporting to the Ship Head of Project, they act as a Control Account Manager, accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance. Working within an integrated team, they provide experienced project management support to senior leadership on a multi-layered programme, ensuring robust planning, consistent processes, accurate reporting, and effective risk management while coordinating with specialists to drive performance and achieve successful outcomes.

Core Duties\:

  • Deliver multiple Control Accounts ensuring full definition, planning and control of project scope
  • Ensure accurate progress reporting against budget, schedule and quality targets
  • Ensure financial performance, cost control, forecasting and risk management for assigned scope
  • Guide and support customer and stakeholder groups through reviews and progress meetings
  • Support planning and preparation activities for Phase Reviews

Essential Skills\:

  • You will demonstrate extensive professional knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and practices, with understanding of Commercial and Finance
  • You will develop innovative solutions to multi-layered project and business inquires
  • You will be recognised as an experienced and credible project guidance practitioner within the wider business
  • You will hold a recognised professional project management qualification (e.g., APM, PMI) or equivalent experience

The Project Delivery team\:

Our shipbuild PM delivery team works within our Manufacturing PMO. Being part of this organisation will give you the opportunity to lead teams within our recently opened shipbuild facility, the Janet Harvey Hall. This magnificent new environment represents a true step change in the long history of shipbuilding on the Clyde allowing us to build two ships indoors side-by-side for the first time.

Why BAE Systems?

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.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 15th July 2026