Naval Ships

Project management

Experienced professionals

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Govan – On site

Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on skills and experience

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:

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.

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

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.

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