Project Manager

Vivo Defence; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of Billable Works. The successful candidate will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with all regulations while leading teams and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Strong IT skills and a management-level Health & Safety qualification are essential, alongside proven experience in similar environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within a construction, engineering, or FM environment.
• Ability to lead teams to achieve KPIs and control costs.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Billable Works across the VIVO contract from initiation to completion.
• Work with Defence Infrastructure Organisation and site teams to agree on project scope.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Health & Safety compliance

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in relevant engineering or building discipline

Management-level Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS)

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the safe, compliant and commercially effective delivery of Billable Works across the VIVO contract. You will take full ownership of projects from initiation through to completion, managing risk, cost, programme and quality while ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Defence Infrastructure Organisation representatives, site teams and supply chain partners to agree project scope, priorities and delivery programmes, ensuring that suitably qualified operatives are deployed and that safe systems of work are in place.
• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements, manage project documentation, progress tasks through Maximo and maintain accurate records within SharePoint.
• Develop and maintain a strong customer focus, supporting end users, resolving issues, managing complaints effectively and contributing to wider MoD objectives, including carbon reduction.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication and sound commercial decision‑making, ensuring value for money and effective risk management at all times.
• Supervise site operations, plan and control work activities, and apply safe systems of work in live environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within a construction, engineering or FM environment, including leading teams to achieve KPIs, controlling costs and managing stakeholder relationships.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or building discipline and a management‑level Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS.
• Strong IT skills, experience using CAFM systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, RICS, MCIOB) and experience within a defence or regulated environment are desirable.

Benefits

We provide a supportive and challenging workplace where proactive, organised, commercially aware Project Managers with excellent communication skills can thrive and deliver high‑quality outcomes.

What we do

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

Core Values

• Open
• Caring
• Agile
• Collaborative