Project Associate - Hybrid - Must hold a VALID SC Clearance

Can live anywhere between Glasgow and Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Associate to support the delivery of high-impact projects within the Defence and National Security sector. This is an ideal next step for someone with experience working in structured programmes, looking to take on more responsibility in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

You will support project and programme managers in coordinating delivery activities, managing work packages, and working closely with stakeholders across internal teams and client organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management and coordination of project stages or defined work packages

• Ensure handover to service, project closure, and acceptance processes are followed

• Assist in defining requirements and ensuring agreement on objectives with delivery leads

• Operate within defined working practices and ensure compliance with local policies and procedures

• Provide regular updates to project or programme managers through reports and stage assessments

• Support risk management activities and contribute to maintaining the project delivery plan

• Build working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders

• Track and report on financial impact, highlighting any variance from plan or agreed scope

• Ensure that contingency usage and scope changes are communicated to the appropriate governance authority

• Align daily work to project goals and support broader programme compliance needs

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Experience delivering or supporting Transition and Transformation projects

• Familiarity with structured project delivery environments, ideally within Defence or secure government sectors

• Comfortable working in complex environments with varied stakeholders

• Basic understanding of risk management, project planning, and financial tracking

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset

• Able to work effectively under the direction of a Project or Programme Manager

You will be a great fit if you:

• Are looking to grow your project delivery experience in a secure, high-stakes environment

• Enjoy working across teams to coordinate workstreams and solve problems collaboratively

• Want to develop your project governance, reporting, and stakeholder management skills

This role offers hands-on experience in an organisation delivering some of the UK's most critical digital infrastructure and services. It's an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a more strategic project support position.