Client-Side Construction Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Job Title: Client-Side Construction Project Manager

Location: Warton / Samlesbury

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £60,000+ plus overtime and benefits

About Us

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.

Job Description

As a Client-Side Construction Project Manager, you’ll plan, procure and govern the delivery of a new manufacturing, assembly or specialist test building on behalf of our aircraft manufacturing business. Owning the end-to-end delivery of this construction project, you’ll coordinate the requirements, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover – ensuring the completed facility meets the end-users needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client, on behalf of our end-users, defining project objectives and ensuring all delivery decisions align with cost, quality and programme requirements.
• Establish, manage and control the overall project brief, scope and success criteria from inception through to completion.
• Appoint and manage the professional services team (e.g. designers, cost consultants, planners) and oversee their performance and coordination.
• Develop, maintain and oversee the project programme, ensuring key milestones, approvals and deliverables are achieved on time.
• Monitor and control the budget, including cost planning, value engineering, change control and financial reporting.

About You

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects (£20m+ preferred).
• Strong client-facing capability with excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Robust understanding of construction methodologies, industrial building systems and complex MEP installations.
• Experience in managing or working within NEC, JCT or equivalent contract forms.

Benefits

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.

About Company

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.

Eligibility

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

Closing Date

21st July 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.