Senior Construction Project Manager at BAE Systems

Samlesbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

49400.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Construction Management, RIBA Plan of Work, CDM Regulations, Financial Business Case Development, Contractor Coordination, Health and Safety Compliance, Building Control Requirements, Infrastructure Upgrades, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Technical Coordination

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Senior Construction Project Manager Location: Warton/Samlesbury, Onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £49,400+ (DOE) Who we are: 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. Job Description: You’ll support projects through all phases aligned to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work, ensuring delivery meets company and departmental quality standards. You’ll interpret customer requirements, support design development, implement plans, secure specification approvals and contribute to robust financial business cases. You’ll procure and collaborate with multi-disciplinary consultant teams to deliver new buildings, major refurbishments and large-scale infrastructure upgrades. You’ll coordinate onsite contractor activities safely and take responsibility for installations, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, building control requirements and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Essential Skills: You’ll hold a degree or HNC/D in Construction, Building Services, or related built environment disciplines, including surveying, project management, energy, sustainability You’ll possess a PM qualification (APM) or relevant experience, handling multi-disciplinary contractor activities while ensuring health, safety, and regulatory compliance You’ll have experience with construction, manufacturing plant, and equipment installations, coordinating teams and technical requirements effectively You’ll be comfortable coaching contractors in full compliance with Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM), maintaining safety and governance standards The Investment Projects Team: The team delivers facility upgrades, refurbishments, new builds, and plant installations across BAE Systems sites. They manage infrastructure, utilities, and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards, providing diverse, impactful work in secure industrial environments. 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. 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: 25th June 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. #LI-JBK #LI-OnSite

Responsibilities

Manage construction projects through all RIBA phases, including new builds, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades. Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams and onsite contractors while ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and regulatory standards.