We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day – because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place with us. Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?

Are you a progressive and dynamic person, we could have just the role for you as we are looking to expand our Air Project Delivery teams at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)

Within our exciting variety of Project Manager roles, you will be utilising and developing knowledge and experience in line with business needs to support our armed forces.

The role will be to deliver projects, or elements of larger projects using recognised project management principles, tools and techniques. You will also be responsible for the development of business cases and project management plans, or for providing project support in the development of these documents for larger projects.

Want to hear what one of our Level 3 Project Manager’s thinks of their role?

‘What we do as project managers is key to successful and timely delivery of safe and effective equipment to Front Line Commands and their service personnel. Every day we play a functional part of making this happen, and that is ultimately what is important. The breadth of experience that you gain here is so wide due to the diversity of delivery that we do. The additional benefits are also great: flexible working hours and a generous pension scheme for example.’

Growing your career as part of DE&S, we will provide you with the diverse opportunities at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of crucial and significant projects. This could include supporting the delivery of Major Governments Projects, supporting Humanitarian aid globally, transport aircraft as well as cutting edge concept technology such as current and future combat aircraft. You will be supported by your manager and wider team to achieve your career goals and aspirations with mentoring available to fulfil your potential and funding for industry-recognised qualifications.

At DE&S we operate a hybrid working environment. It is expected that you will attend the site approximately three days per week. However, this cannot be guaranteed as some roles may require a greater attendance to site. Initially you will be expected to the attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the specific site, the team and the product you will be working on in more detail.

We have exciting opportunities available within multiple operational air locations (listed below), working alongside our RAF service personnel, operational aircraft and support equipment.

RAF Lossiemouth, Lossiemouth, Moray IV31 6SD

RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire OX18 3LX

RAF Coningsby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN4 4TG

RAF Marham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9NP

RAF Waddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 9NB

Due to the secure nature of positions, some posts will be reserved for sole UK nationals only.

About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Accountable for the delivery of project outputs ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient means of delivery
• Meet with customers to successfully manage the start of projects, leading the development of project business cases and delivery plans; also engaging with stakeholders to identify, assess and mitigate risks to secure project delivery
• Lead, manage and develop multidisciplinary teams across varying levels of project complexity
• Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude to all aspects of work with the adaptability and versatility to act as a catalyst for change
• Support an open, honest, no blame culture, proactively tackling shortfalls, learning from experience, and implementing constructive next steps, whilst contributing to the continual improvement of the team, through commitment to self-learning and supporting your team’s learning and development

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Leading and managing a team to deliver projects/outputs
• Experience in managing a project to delivery outputs and outcomes
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and building positive working relationships
• The ability to solve problems and find solutions
• Proven ability to be resilient in an ever-changing environment

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Controlling a Project
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership

We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

• 25 days’ holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
• A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
• Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
• We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
• Discover more about Little Book of Big Benefits and pension schemes.

Job contact :

Name :
Eva Manley - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email :
Eva.Manley101@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
Eva.Manley101@mod.gov.uk