Facilities Project Manager

-; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a Project Manager for a 2-year fixed term contract in Stevenage. This role involves developing requirements, supporting procurement, and managing construction projects. The successful candidate will have extensive project management experience, focusing on facilities projects, and must be comfortable with hybrid working arrangements. A strong emphasis on managing budgets and stakeholder relations is essential for success.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave

Enhanced parental leave options

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record in delivering projects within an operational site.
• Proficient in managing construction projects, particularly focused on health and safety.
• Excellent project management skills, able to lead and coordinate teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction and facilities projects on time and within budget.
• Develop project requirements with stakeholders and support procurement.
• Manage projects up to £10 million in value.

Skills

Project management

Construction project management

Strong financial acumen

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills

Using project management software tools

Job description

Salary

Circa £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

Minimum of 3 days per week on‑site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity

This will involve developing requirements, supporting procurement and managing the delivery of facilities and construction works across the developing MBDA Stevenage and other Southern sites. On larger scale works this will also include establishing professional teams of external consultants and then managing that team as the client's representative through all stages of design and project delivery.

You will be part of a dynamic team of Facilities Project Managers based at the Stevenage site currently managing major site redevelopment works. Within this role there will also be a requirement to cover some project management delivery activities at our Bristol site giving the opportunity to travel to other MBDA sites and broaden your knowledge of the wider MBDA. There is a requirement to regularly attend our Bristol site for approximately 30% of the role, with the bulk of project delivery at Stevenage. This role is being offered as a fixed term contract for 2 years.

• Lead and coordinate business critical construction and facilities projects, ensuring timely and within‑budget deliveries.
• In coordination with stakeholders develop project requirements, support procurement and produce fully cost business cases to enable senior management funding approval.
• Manage projects up to £10 million in value, focusing on projects that support the growing business demands of MBDA UK.
• Develop project plans, coordinate with internal teams, and oversee external contractors to achieve project milestones. Have a key understanding of the RIBA stages of project delivery.
• Conduct thorough site assessments, ensuring compliance with MBDA's high standards and regulations.
• Utilise project management expertise to navigate projects, oversee quality control, and manage risks effectively.
• Have excellent people management skills and be able to foster strong relationships with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and collaborating with executive and director‑level colleagues.
• Implement efficient problem‑solving strategies to address project challenges and ensure "customer" satisfaction.
• Whilst this role is based at the Stevenage site the successful candidate must be prepared to travel to the other MBDA sites (specifically Bristol).

What we’re looking for from you

• Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record in delivering projects within an operational site.
• Proficient in managing construction projects, particularly focused on H&S.
• Excellent project management skills, able to lead and coordinate teams effectively.
• Strong financial acumen, skilled project budgeting and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills and be able to influence accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and "customers".
• Proficient in using project management software tools.
• Be the forefront of our business development projects, where your expertise and attention to detail will contribute to the success of critical upgrades and improvements.

Our company

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