Project Director & Aerospace & Defence

Bidwells LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate Project Manager or Project Director to manage real estate projects, especially in the aerospace and defence sectors. The role requires strong project management skills, the ability to manage client relationships, and experience in delivering complex projects. The ideal candidate will have an RICS accredited degree, experience in the private sector, and the ability to handle security-sensitive environments. Excellent benefits include competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Private medical cover

Study support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing multiple projects in a consultancy.
• Experience with aerospace, defence, and manufacturing sector clients.
• Proficient in embedding complex site logistics into project design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project programmes and execution plans.
• Client and stakeholder relationship management.
• Prepare monthly project reports and attend meetings.

Skills

Real estate project management

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Networking skills

Time management

Education

RICS accredited degree in project management or related

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Full time Cambridge

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Do you have extensive real estate Project Management experience with specific knowledge of the defence, aerospace and/or advanced manufacturing sectors? If so, this fantastic specialist position within one of the UK’s leading property consultancies could be for you.

Due to continued success and growth, we have a new opportunity for an Associate Project Manager or Project Director to join the Bidwells team. This particular role will focus primarily on working with the aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors, where we have an established presence and high quality clients.

The Project Management team provides the management of development and construction projects to ensure they run efficiently and effectively. Services include advising clients on project viability, design solutions, contractor appointment, consultant selection, tendering, quality and budget management to ensure a project is delivered from inception to completion with maximum client satisfaction.

What will you do?

• Develop project programmes and project execution plans.
• Develop client briefs and definition of project scope. Fully understand clients’ needs, requirements, business drivers, teams and processes.
• Client and stakeholder relationship management.
• Prepare and present monthly project reports, and attend meetings.
• Make timely decisions to facilitate and deliver projects whilst still maintaining the integrity of the project and the client's objectives.
• Manage contracts and contract administration. Manage fee agreements and invoicing.
• Help drive growth, generate new business opportunities in Project Management and cross sell other services within the firm.
• Network internally and externally.
• Share technical and market knowledge, and demonstrate knowledge of the commercial and contracting marketplace.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant project management standards and all regulations/legislation affecting the technical aspects of construction and share information where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate for this Associate Project Manager / Project Director role will ideally have considerable experience of managing and delivering multiple projects at the same time in a similar private sector, professional consultancy. Experience and a network with aerospace, defence and manufacturing sector clients is preferred, including a track-record of work-winning.

Experience working in security-sensitive environment and the ability to hold security clearance at a high level is essential, as is experience of embedding complex site logistics into a project’s design phase.

You will have a RICS accredited degree in project management, building surveying, construction management, architecture, or closely connected subject. MRICS or equivalent from a chartered industry body is desirable. If you are an accredited NEC Project Manager or have NEC experience, this will be advantageous.

You will ideally be proficient in the use of Microsoft Project. You will have strong negotiation, networking, communication, presentation, organisation and time management skills, and be a proactive, attentive team player.

You will need a full UK driving licence to travel to client sites not easily accessible by the public transport network.

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.

Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.