Project Manager - Eastern - Security Services Group - SSG

UK Ministry of Defence; Wyton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Wyton, East of England, PE28 2EA

Job Summary

The Security Services Group (SSG) is a specialist business unit delivering high-assurance security solutions across the MOD and wider Government Estate. With over 260 highly skilled experts based in the UK, Germany, Cyprus, and Gibraltar, SSG designs, installs, and maintains advanced security systems to protect Defence operations, national security assets, and critical government infrastructure. As the MOD’s strategic technical authority, we provide cutting-edge security solutions, from intruder detection and video surveillance to access control and physical security. To learn more about SSG, visit Security Services Group - GOV.UK

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a Security System Project Manager in the SSG’s Eastern Team which has its main office at RAF Wyton.

The position advertised will provide support in relation to the installation and maintenance of security systems across the Ministry of Defence and Other Government Department estates.

As a Security System Project Manager, you will act as a key customer interface, representing SSG at high-level external meetings and ensuring the successful delivery of security projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead security system installation projects, including design, costing, planning, procurement, and financial control.
• Oversee project contracts, ensuring delivery on time, cost, and quality targets.
• Provide technical oversight of electronic security project delivery.
• Ensure project finances are tightly controlled, including estimating, job costing, invoicing, and budget management.
• Liaise with SSG Project Managers and Client Security Officers on key projects.
• Work with the finance and commercial teams to conduct quarterly financial and performance reviews.
  
  

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

• Line manage the “in-house” Skill Zones and sub-contractors, directing their work effectively.
• Foster strong working relationships within the SSG Eastern Management Team and wider MoD teams.
• Engage with senior management levels of customers to interpret financial and technical requirements.
• Represent SSG in negotiations with commercial project and facilities management companies.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with SSG operational delivery and future development.
  
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with British, European, and Government security standards.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments, method statements, construction phase plans, and toolbox talks.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and Quality Assurance (QA) standards.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of electronic security.
• Participate in SSG’s on-call rota to support operational needs.
• Travel across the East of England, visiting multiple Governmental and Military sites. A non-liveried company vehicle is provided (including personal use, subject to taxable benefit).
  
  

Allowances

Where Applicable, Allowances Are Provided, Including:

• Travel Time (fortravel outside of core hours)
• On-Call Allowance
• Recall-to-duty when returning to work unexpectedly
• Travel and Subsistence for out-of-region and overtime assignments.
• This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
  
  

We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a Security System Project Manager in the SSG’s Eastern Team which has its main office at RAF Wyton.

The position advertised will provide support in relation to the installation and maintenance of security systems across the Ministry of Defence and Other Government Department estates.

As a Security System Project Manager, you will act as a key customer interface, representing SSG at high-level external meetings and ensuring the successful delivery of security projects.

Where Applicable, Allowances Are Provided, Including:

• Travel Time (fortravel outside of core hours)
• On-Call Allowance
• Recall-to-duty when returning to work unexpectedly
• Travel and Subsistence for out-of-region and overtime assignments.
• This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
  
  

Person specification

Essential

Leadership & Management

• Provide leadership for project delivery teams with minimal supervision.
• Develop and support team members to achieve departmental goals.
• Drive a positive, collaborative, and proactive working environment.
  
  

Project Management & Technical Expertise

• Experience managing the installation and maintenance of security systems.
• Ability to interpret and develop SSG Operations and client requirements into functional solutions.
• Experience managing project authorisations, financial control, and resource planning.
• Understanding of KPI-driven performance management.
  
  

Stakeholder & Financial Management

• Proven experience working with senior management levels of customers.
• Ability to negotiate key outcomes with stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
  
  

Standards & Compliance

• Knowledge of British, European, and Government security standards.
• Familiarity with QA and Health & Safety (H&S) policies.
  
  

Desirable

Technical & Engineering Expertise

• Engineering background, preferably Electrical.
• Experience managing Electronic and Physical Security systems.
• Familiarity with NEC3 and/or CDM Project Management processes.
• Experience of dealing with both Commercial Project and Facilities Management companies
• Experience of delivering Technical operational functionality within Government
  
  

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

• HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, CCTV, etc.) or equivalent.
• Membership in the Association of Project Managers or Security Institute.
• CEng Chartered Engineer.
  
  

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence (with a maximum of 6 points)

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
  
  

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
  
  

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• SSG Technical Skill - Electronic Security Installation - Practitioner
  
  

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service.

Career Development: Benefit from continuous professional development opportunities within the security field, helping you grow and advance your career.

Equipment: Laptop and mobile phone.

Company Vehicle: You may be provided with a non-liveried company vehicle, eligible for personal use (taxable as a benefit).

Family Support: Access enhanced parental leave policies to support work-life balance during important life events.

Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy savings through the Defence Discount Service (fees apply), offerings deals on a range of products and services.

Health and Wellbeing: Receive Specsavers eye test vouchers and access on-site gym facilities (where available).

Community and Social Perks: Join the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) or the Civil Service Club in London, providing access to a variety of social, cultural, and

recreational activities (membership fees apply).

On-Site Amenities: Many of our locations offer free parking, subsidised canteens, sports and social clubs, and on-site shops for your convenience.

Inclusive Workplace: Join one of our Diversity and Inclusion Networks. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equal and supportive environment for all.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles framework to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of candidates. Your suitability for the role will be evaluated based on your experience, skills and demonstration of core behaviours throughout the process.

At Sift, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

• CV to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience
• Personal Statement (500 words)
• Leadership
• SSG Technical Skill - Electronic Security Installation - Practitioner
  
  

At Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
  
  

What to Expect

• The interview will explore both your professional experience and how your behaviours align with the role's requirements.
• Interviews are planned to take place via Microsoft Teams, week commencing 12th May 2025, however may be subject to change.
  
  

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [e-mail] .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

• Name : Peter Burns, Eastern Team Leader
• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [e-mail].