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MOD Contract Opportunities | Bristol
We are recruiting for a number of current Project Manager contract vacancies supporting MOD programmes in Bristol.
New requirements are released regularly through an established MOD delivery framework, with additional vacancies added most weeks. The exact programme, defence domain and project context will vary, although the core Project Management capability we are looking for remains broadly consistent.
These opportunities suit Project Managers across a range of seniority, from hands-on delivery roles through to more senior project and programme leadership positions.
For the right person, they offer the chance to work directly within an MOD delivery environment.
Contract lengths vary by assignment and extensions are common, with many people remaining on assignments beyond the initial contract period.
Contract rates
Rates are determined by the framework level attached to each requirement:
- Level 2 / C2: £250-£300/day inside IR35
- Level 3 / C1: £350-£400/day inside IR35
- Level 4 / B2: £500-£600/day inside IR35 (less frequent, require senior leadership experience)
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The exact level will depend on the responsibility, complexity and leadership required for the individual vacancy.
Essential eligibility
There are some firm requirements across these vacancies. You must:
- Be a sole British national
- Already hold current SC clearance
- Have a strong UK defence or MOD-facing background
- Be able to work in Bristol around 3 days per week
- Live within a realistic commuting distance as routine travel to Bristol is not expensed
- Be comfortable working on an inside IR35 contract
Please do not apply if you do not meet the nationality and current clearance requirements.
What we are looking for
We are interested in Project Managers with strong UK defence experience who can demonstrate genuine responsibility for project delivery.
Depending on the requirement, relevant experience may include:
- Managing projects, work packages or control accounts
- Responsibility across schedule, cost, risk and performance
- Leading multidisciplinary teams
- Working with Project Controls information to understand progress and support delivery decisions
- Managing risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities
- Budget and financial responsibility
- Supplier and contractual interface
- Customer and stakeholder management
- Governance and reporting within complex defence programmes
- Working within MOD, DE&S or closely related UK defence environments
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Some vacancies may ask for additional experience within a particular defence domain such as air, maritime, land, digital or infrastructure. These requirements will vary as new roles are released.
APM qualifications or recognised equivalents are useful. Strong practical MOD Project Management experience can also be highly relevant where delivery capability is clear.
About the vacancies
These are current MOD contract opportunities rather than one single project vacancy.
New Project Manager requirements are released regularly and the individual programme, domain and scope can change as further vacancies are added.
If your background matches the core requirements above, please apply. I will review your experience and contact you.
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