Infrastructure Plant & Equipment – Specialist Project Manager

RemoteWorker UK; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects in a hybrid work environment. This role involves overseeing the design and implementation of plant and equipment upgrades, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing a diverse team. You will play a crucial role in delivering projects that enhance operational efficiency while fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity. With competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Share Incentive Plan

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/D in relevant engineering or construction discipline.
• Experience in managing installations and contractor activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project phases ensuring compliance with quality procedures.
• Manage relationships with suppliers to deliver best value and satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Production or Construction

HNC/D in relevant disciplines

Job description

BAE Systems

Warton, United Kingdom Full Time

Reference: 21618_23294_1124991

Job title: Infrastructure Plant & Equipment – Specialist Project Manager

Location: Warton/Samlesbury. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Salary: £54,793 + depending on skills and experience, with an Employment package. This Employment Package includes a range of company benefits such as overtime, flexible working and share incentive scheme.

Grade: F

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading all project phases, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with company and departmental quality procedures.
• Interpreting the complex customer requirements, supporting preparation of designs, implementing plans, specification approvals and financial business cases.
• Leading a diverse internal network of teams and external customers, developing the mechanical, electrical and civil specifications to support your projects.
• Leading, developing and motivating assigned staff to ensure they are aware of and capable of meeting their accountabilities.
• Taking responsibility for all installations in accordance with the current company, statutory health & safety legislation, building control and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Delivering best value and customer satisfaction by managing & growing relationships with a range of suppliers.
• Providing budgetary and financial control, including oversight of other team members working within your control.

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree or HNC/D qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Production or Construction discipline would be ideal, however other disciplines and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in installation or commissioning production / manufacturing facilities, including special purpose machinery and bespoke equipment. To achieve this, we will also consider other disciplines such as; construction project management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, utilities and/or building services engineering.
• Relevant qualifications or significant experience in managing contractor activities and ensuring construction Health & Safety (NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH, specific safety topic training).
• Knowledge of construction and/or manufacturing plant & equipment installations.
• Experience of managing contractors in full compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Plant and equipment Team:

As an Infrastructure Plant & Equipment – Specialist Project Manager, you will act as a client-side project manager to ensure successful delivery of the design, planning and implementation of a wide range of plant & equipment upgrades and new installations across the BAE Systems sites.

This role will provide you with a variety of work across all aspects of running a manufacturing environment and large secure industrial sites. This role could involve occasional travel within the UK. Overseas opportunities may arise if deemed necessary in the design or delivery of a project and is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge & experience.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 17th January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.