Assistant Client-Side Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Client-Side Construction Project Manager

Location: Samlesbury/Warton – Full time on site

Salary: £45,000+ plus Overtime and Benefits

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.

What you’ll be doing :

As an Assistant Client-Side Construction Project Manager, you’ll support the planning and delivery of manufacturing, assembly or specialist test facility projects on behalf of our aircraft manufacturing business.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, you’ll contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects from inception through to handover, gaining experience across project governance, design management, procurement, construction delivery and stakeholder engagement.

We are also keen to hear from candidates with experience or interest in areas such as infrastructure strategy, digital, information security integration or supply chain programme integration, where there may be opportunities to contribute to wider business initiatives alongside project delivery activities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in client-side construction project management within a complex and highly regulated environment.

Core duties:

• Support Project Managers in establishing and maintaining project briefs, scopes and delivery plans
• Assist in coordinating project stakeholders, consultants, contractors and end-users throughout the project lifecycle
• Help manage project documentation, governance approvals, meeting schedules and reporting requirements
• Monitor programme progress and support the tracking of project milestones, risks, actions and dependencies
• Assist in budget tracking, cost reporting and change control activities
• Support the development of project requirements, option studies and business cases, helping to translate emerging operational needs into deliverable infrastructure solutions
• Contribute to the management of project information, digital delivery and asset data, supporting effective collaboration between project teams, suppliers and business stakeholders
• Support procurement activities including preparation of scopes, tender documentation and consultant appointments
• Participate in design reviews, construction inspections and progress meetings
• Assist with the management of project risks and opportunities, ensuring issues are escalated where required
• Support commissioning, handover and close-out activities including collection of project records and documentation
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and compliance throughout project delivery

Skill and Qualifications:

• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or project delivery environments
• Understanding of project management principles and delivery processes
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software tools
• Understanding of construction safety and regulatory requirements would be advantageous
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering, project management or a related discipline preferred
• Working towards or interested in professional accreditation (e.g. APM, RICS, CIOB)

The Investment Projects Team:

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 an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the delivery of construction projects while developing your project management expertise. Working closely with experienced Building Leads and subject matter experts, you’ll play an active role in coordinating project activities, engaging stakeholders and helping ensure successful project outcomes. Depending on your experience and interests, you may also have opportunities to contribute to activities such as infrastructure planning, project information & digital delivery, supplier integration and the development of future investment requirements.

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.

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: 10th 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.

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