Senior Programme Consultant at Amentum · Bristol

Senior Programme Consultant Location: UK-Bristol Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience—combined with deep-seated specialist capabilities—Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes. Our Defence & Security business supports the UK Ministry of Defence in the delivery of their capabilities and objectives via a host of frameworks, not least the Project Delivery Partner framework, which sees us delivering Project Management, Project Controls, and Operational Delivery support across the land, sea, air, and corporate domains. The work we do is of international importance in ensuring our national security and that of our allies—something our team is proud to support. The framework enables our employees to traverse a range of innovative programmes and projects, which challenge them and ensure they develop their skills to the highest levels. The support structures we have in place ensure our employee welfare and career development are achieved to the highest standards. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and a digital GP service; family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes; plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through programmes that incorporate matched funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations. About the Opportunity: We are looking for a Programme Manager with proven delivery experience to join our expanding team. In this exciting role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting our clients to successfully deliver highly complex programmes across the built environment. The position is primarily based in Bristol and the surrounding area, with a requirement to be on-site at least one day per week, with the remainder of the week offering hybrid or remote working flexibility. What You’ll Be Doing: Provide senior leadership and oversight of defence programme operations, including delivery governance, programme quality, logistics, training, performance analysis, metrics, and financial management. Act as the principal point of contact for MOD, defence prime, and other government or industry clients, maintaining trusted senior‑level relationships. Ensure personnel, resources, and delivery approaches meet contractual, security, and operational requirements. Support and drive business development activity, including shaping opportunities, supporting bids, and identifying follow‑on work within defence and national security programmes. Monitor programme costs, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring strong financial control and compliance with contractual obligations. Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve programme performance, resilience, and cost effectiveness. Provide oversight across one or more task orders or workstreams, potentially operating across multiple sites or geographic locations. Here’s What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. Significant experience delivering complex programmes within the UK defence, security, or government environment. Proven track record of operating at a senior level with MOD, defence primes, or classified programmes. Strong understanding of programme governance, risk management, and delivery assurance in regulated environments. Experience managing budgets, resources, and multi‑disciplinary teams. Ability to operate credibly in secure and sensitive environments (UK security clearance eligibility required). Our Culture: We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit  Promoting Equality & Diversity in Jobs and Career - VERCIDA to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join us then  please, contact us. Compensation Details: GBP The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 05/07/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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