Lee Wilson

Strategic Programme Manager with senior leadership experience spanning complex Defence infrastructure environments. Brings a strong commercial and analytical approach to shaping and delivering diverse capital works portfolios, with expertise across contractor management, performance, risk, assurance and programme governance. Joined VIVO Defence Services as a Project Manager in 2023, following completion of 24 years' service with the Royal Logistic Corps, and was promoted to Principal Project Manager within six months, taking the lead on delivering a £30M Billable Works programme at RAF Fairford.

Promoted again to Billable Works Programme Manager in 2025, assuming responsibility for a diverse, multi-million-pound UK-wide portfolio.

Billable Works Manager at VIVO Defence Services (2025-05 – Present)

Directing the Billable Works function and leading the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of multi-million-pound capital works and maintenance projects across all 10 UK-wide RAF bases within the US Visiting Forces (USVF) estate, from initial scoping, requirements and procurement to construction, commissioning and handover.

• Optimised delivery of a substantial project pipeline by aligning resources, programmes and commercial priorities, maximising revenue opportunities while maintaining effective project control.
• Led multiple Principal Project Managers, project teams and contractors to complete works safely and compliantly at all sites, while managing risk, commercial performance, stakeholder expectations and quality.
• Aligned DIO, client representatives, site managers, project teams and supply chain partners around programme priorities, driving coordinated delivery and performance against agreed KPIs.
• Shaped future works programmes, working closely with the DIO and other stakeholders to identify solutions that provide value for money and support operational requirements.
• Maintained robust governance and financial control, assuring compliance with CDM, Health & Safety, asbestos controls, environmental requirements and wider organisational policies.
• Exceeded £20M+ annual Billable Works annual revenue targets by up to £3M, driving profitability, cost control and the contract's commercial performance while identifying and converting additional revenue opportunities.
• Consistently exceeded delivery, financial, customer and operational KPIs, balancing commercial growth with robust project governance, performance management and operational control.
• Streamlined Billable Works operations, improving efficiency to strengthen delivery performance and maximise value for money.

Principal Project Manager at VIVO Defence Services (2023-06 – 2025-05)

Reported to the Billable Works Manager; led delivery of a £30M capital works programme at RAF Fairford, driving performance, overseeing project managers and contractors, monitoring progress, and resolving issues.

• Developed and managed robust project briefs, technical specifications, procurement strategies and tender documentation, ensuring total contractual compliance and high-quality project delivery.
• Embedded a strong safety-first culture and robust governance framework resulting in safe, compliant and financially effective delivery across CDM, asbestos, Health & Safety, HR, DEI, and financial requirements.
• Selected for promotion to Billable Works Manger after successfully delivering a prioritised annual programme of complex, high-profile capital works projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Project Manager at VIVO Defence Services (2023-01 – 2023-06)

Reported to the Head of Projects and managed the end-to-end delivery of Billable Works projects each worth up to £500,000, from concept, design, pricing and delivery to handover, across the USVF estate at RAF Fairford and RAF Wellford.

• Secured alignment on project scope, priorities and delivery programmes across DIO, Customer Service Representatives and Site Managers, using Maximo to drive task progression and maintain momentum.
• Drove projects through to successful completion, proactively managing risks and issues while directing Supply Chain Teams to deliver tasks and consistently achieve all KPIs.
• Updated project trackers to reflect any changes and completed and uploaded documents onto SharePoint.
• Reviewed Risk Assessments and Method Statements and prioritised works in compliance with Government Regulatory and Statutory undertakings and Health, Safety and Environmental standards and policies.
• Recommended optimal solutions to customer requirements to resolve end users' issues.
• Implemented appropriate work plans and budgets, whilst meeting changing operational needs.
• Promoted to Principal Project Manager in just 6 months due to excellent leadership skills, cost and client management through exceptional communication and sound commercial decision-making.
• Managed the delivery of multiple simultaneous projects including a major £400,000 contract to reinstate US Air Force Married Quarters ready for occupation within a specific timescale.
• Resolved complex technical issues by applying specialist expertise and delivering effective solutions that enhanced customer satisfaction and service quality.

Warehousing, Facilities & Logistic Operations/Project Manager at British Army – Royal Logistic Corps (2020-06 – 2023-01)

Senior member of the leadership team; managed a large-scale MOD estate that housed 500+ personnel in Gloucestershire, and oversaw a multi-million pounds equipment inventory.

• Led Hard and Soft FM contract management as the principal point of contact, directing a 20-strong warehousing team and overseeing Health & Safety to maintain operational, contractual and safety standards.
• Scheduled and organised planned preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring contractual standards and timescales were achieved with minimal disruption to operations.
• Controlled annual budgets of c. £170K for infrastructure work and procurement of parts and equipment.
• Spearheaded delivery of multiple infrastructure development projects including the construction of a solar farm at the Duke of Gloucester Barracks, South Cerney.
• Led the end-to-end planning and delivery of an eight-month construction project, overseeing procurement, workforce mobilisation, Health & Safety, risk management and operational delivery.
• Managed a project to re-roof the Joint Air Mounting Centre at South Cerney, a crucial facility that processes up to 18,000 tri-service personnel embarking on international operations.
• Recognised as a regional leader in Health & Safety best practice, achieving excellent audit outcomes across Land Equipment, Logistic Support Assurance and Health Protection.

Logistic Operations Manager at British Army – Royal Logistic Corps (2018 – 2020)

120 personnel, global operations

Transport Manager & Qualified Air Dispatch Instructor at British Army – Royal Logistic Corps (2013 – 2018)

Air Dispatcher at British Army – Royal Logistic Corps (1999 – 2013)

C1 Hercules Aircraft