Infrastructure Lead Project Professional

Job Title:Infrastructure Lead Project Professional

Location: Warton. Hybrid - 3 days per week on site.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £59,491+ (DOE)

Referral Bonus: N/A

Grade: F

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

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This vacancy is open to permanent and fixed-term BAE Systems employees only. While agency workers have access to relevant permanent opportunities, this role has been designated as an internal opportunity and therefore only permanent and fixed-term employees of BAE Systems are eligible to apply.

You will be responsible for mobilising and delivering the non‑recurring support work scope for the physical and digital Infrastructure activities defined within the contract between BAE Systems and UKG, on behalf of the Turkish Ministry of National Defence (TMoND), ensuring the contractual obligations are delivered to time, cost and quality.

Core duties

Mobilise and deliver the non‑recurring support scope across Infrastructure in line with contractual commitments, , working in close collaboration with internal business shared Service Delivery Units (SDUs) in Facilities and IM&T to provide the facilities requirements and IT environment necessary for the TMoND to operate and support Typhoon

Act as the primary focal point for support contract delivery within the assigned Infrastructure scope, supporting Türkiye programme objectives through effective engagement with programme, business and customer stakeholders

Support the establishment of a Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for the Infrastructure scope and programme activities, against which the contract can be managed

Execute Infrastructure delivery plans, milestones and dependencies to achieve contract outcomes, providing accurate, timely reporting of programme performance, including schedule, cost, risk and quality metrics

Drive customer awareness into the wider organisation including sponsoring the contractual deliverables and promoting an “earlier than contracted” delivery mindset

Essential Skills

Experience within a similar role working on complex projects including time, cost & quality management

Experience using project management methodologies

Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation with strong stakeholder management experience

A formal project management qualification (or working towards one)

The Türkiye Typhoon Programme Team

The programme represents a new international defence partnership, delivering advanced combat air capability to Türkiye while strengthening strategic ties and enhancing regional security. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, fast-paced environment where innovation, partnership, and operational excellence are paramount, working alongside global stakeholders to shape the future of air defence and strengthen long-term international relationships.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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 applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust 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: 28th October 2026

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