Minor Works Project Manager

Guidant Global; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel between sites

Job summary

Guidant Global, partnering with Airbus, is seeking a Minor Works Project Manager to lead a portfolio of small to mid-size facilities projects at Filton and Newport. You’ll oversee concepts through completion, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role manages multiple concurrent projects up to £100,000, with hybrid working and occasional travel; 35 hours/week, 7am-7pm window. UK SC eligibility supported.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple live construction or facilities projects.
• Strong PM and delivery expertise across diverse sites.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety and CDM requirements.
• SMSTS, SSSTS or equivalent qualification.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers and teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and stakeholders.
• UK nationality and eligibility for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of minor works from feasibility to commissioning.
• Manage multiple projects across Filton and Newport.
• Develop scopes, budgets and delivery plans.
• Lead tendering, procurement and commercial management.
• Monitor costs, variations and final accounts.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors for delivery.
• Maintain relationships with operations to minimise disruption.
• Ensure CDM 2015 compliance and safety documentation.
• Drive consistent project management standards across sites.
• Oversee RAMS, permits to work and site inductions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project prioritisation

Planning & organisation

Building services knowledge

Travel readiness

Job description

Minor Works Project Manager

Location: Filton, Bristol (Hybrid, 80% onsite) with occasional travel to Newport

Hours: 35 hours per week over 4.5 days

Pay Rate: £32.93 per hour PAYE / £44.05 per hour Umbrella

Security Clearance: BPSS+ and eligible for SC Clearance

Working Pattern: Flexible working between 7am and 7pm, subject to business requirements

Join Airbus Through Guidant Global

Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit an experienced Minor Works Project Manager to support the delivery of a varied portfolio of construction, facilities, and infrastructure projects across the Filton and Newport sites.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, delivering improvements across office, industrial and highly secure operational environments. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards while working alongside a diverse range of stakeholders across the business.

About the Role

As a Minor Works Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from initial concept through to completion. Working closely with internal customers, contractors and specialist suppliers, you will oversee every stage of the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and in compliance with all relevant regulations and safety requirements.

This role offers excellent variety, with responsibility for multiple concurrent projects valued up to £100,000 across operational facilities and business-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of minor works and facilities projects from feasibility through to commissioning.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across Filton and Newport sites.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, budgets and delivery plans.
• Lead contractor tendering, procurement and commercial management activities.
• Monitor project costs, variations and final account settlements.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and internal stakeholders to minimise disruption during works.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, building control requirements and internal governance standards.
• Oversee health and safety documentation, including RAMS, permits to work and site induction processes.
• Drive consistent project management standards across multiple sites and facilities.

What We're Looking For

We’re keen to hear from project professionals who have experience delivering construction, building services, facilities or refurbishment projects within live operational environments.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience managing multiple construction, facilities or building services projects concurrently.
• Strong project management and construction delivery expertise.
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation and project compliance requirements.
• SMSTS, SSSTS or equivalent construction health and safety qualification.
• Experience working with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and stakeholder expectations effectively.
• UK nationality and ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Experience

• Experience within aerospace, defence, manufacturing or other highly regulated sectors.
• APM, PMI or PRINCE2 qualifications.
• NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely or CDM-related training.
• Active UK Security Clearance.

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a high-volume project portfolio.
• Commercial awareness and budget management expertise.
• Knowledge of building services, facilities maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Why Join Airbus Through Guidant Global?

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects within one of the world's leading aerospace organisations.
• Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Exposure to a diverse range of facilities, infrastructure and construction projects.
• Collaborative, safety-focused and innovation-driven working environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Guidant Global and Airbus, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background, identity or personal circumstances. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and help us achieve exceptional results.