Project Manager - HMS Collingwood

VIVO Defence; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Fareham seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee project delivery and compliance for infrastructure projects. Your role involves managing costs, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring quality execution. A relevant HNC/D-level qualification and strong problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers competitive salary, company car allowance, and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

6% employee matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance 2 x annual salary

Single private medical cover

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project management, leading teams and cost control.
• Experience in supervising site operations and managing work priorities.
• Membership in APM, RICS, or MCIOB is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects to completion and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee Supply Chain teams and manage project costs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to agree on project scope and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Operational planning

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/D-level qualification in Building/Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

CAFM

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

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

What we do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Location: HMS Collingwood, to cover approx 10 sites between Fareham and Marchwood

Salary: Competitive + Company car/Car allowance

Permanent, full time

Role

Join Our Team as a Project Manager - Lead, Deliver, and Drive Success

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a dynamic role overseeing Billable Works and infrastructure projects? This is an opportunity to manage end-to-end project delivery, ensure compliance, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

What You\'ll Do

• As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving projects to completion, assessing and mitigating risks, and ensuring successful execution. You will oversee the delivery of Billable Works in compliance with government regulations, statutory requirements, and health and safety policies.
• You will manage and monitor Supply Chain teams, ensuring qualified professionals are assigned to tasks that meet safety, quality, and performance standards. Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements will be a key responsibility to maintain high safety and compliance levels.
• Collaboration will be central to your role. You will work closely with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives, local customer service teams, and site managers to agree on project scope, priorities, and timelines. Progressing tasks end-to-end through the Maximo system and ensuring timely completion of project documentation, including SharePoint uploads, will be part of your day-to-day responsibilities.
• Your role will also involve supporting end users and management in providing effective solutions to customer requirements, with a particular focus on supporting the Ministry of Defence\'s carbon reduction targets. You will play a key role in resolving customer issues and ensuring complaints are addressed in a timely and satisfactory manner.
• You will be responsible for managing project costs, ensuring stakeholder expectations are met through sound commercial decisions, and maintaining value for money. Collaborating with all stakeholders, you will help mitigate contract risks and ensure work plans and budgets align with operational needs.

What You\'ll Bring

• To succeed in this role, you should have demonstrable experience in project management, including leading teams, stakeholder management, cost control, and operational planning. You should also have experience in supervising site operations, managing work priorities, and driving performance improvements. Problem-solving and decision-making skills will be key to success.
• A HNC/D-level qualification in Building/Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required, along with a solid background in construction Project Management (concept to completion). Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, CAFM, Teams, and SharePoint, are essential.
• Membership in a professional body such as APM, RICS, or MCIOB, along with accredited training in Asbestos Responsible Person, Legionella Responsible Person, or Authorised Person Training, would be advantageous. Familiarity with CAFM applications is also desirable.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key projects, work with diverse stakeholders, and drive successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment. If you\'re looking for a role where you can lead, innovate, and make an impact, apply now to join our team!

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Company car/car allowance
• Life assurance 2 x annual salary
• Single private medical cover

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.