Scoping Project Manager - Menwith Hill

VIVO Defence; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scoping Project Manager to lead Billable Works projects. This role involves managing the entire process from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values flexibility and diversity. Join a team that prioritizes customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Benefits

6% employee matched pension contribution

Life assurance at 2 x base salary

25 days annual leave

Single private medical cover

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager with a background in construction.
• HNC/D level qualification or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Billable Works process ensuring quality and budget compliance.
• Oversee delivery in accordance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Planning and Directing

Education

HNC/D in Building/Civil Engineering

HNC/D in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maximo

SharePoint

Job description

Who we are

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: Menwith Hill, HG3

Salary: Competitive

Permanent, Full time

We are seeking a Scoping Project Manager to manage the end-to-end Billable Works (Projects) process (concept-design-pricing-delivery-handover) for a programme of Billable Works within the area of remit, ensuring a high-quality output and that all works are delivered on time and within budget.

As Scoping Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Billable Works in accordance with Government Regulatory and Statutory undertakings, complying with all Health & Safety and Environmental standards and policies. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure they meet acceptable standards.
2. Completing and distributing all documentation relating to Billable Works in a timely manner, including uploads to the Sharepoint system.
3. Progressing tasks end to end through the Maximo system.
4. Ensuring appropriate work plans and budgets are in place to achieve programmes and financial commitments.
5. Confer with local DIO representatives, the Local Customer Service Representative, and the relevant Site Manager to agree scope, priorities, and delivery programmes of Billable Works.
6. Managing cost and stakeholder expectations through excellent communication and sound commercial decisions.
7. Supporting end users and management in providing optimal solutions to customer requirements.
8. Assisting in the resolution of complaints in a timely and satisfactory manner.

As part of your role, you will be scoping all aspects of construction works, including refits, refurbs, new builds, and demolitions, as well as day-to-day maintenance.

What You Need To Do The Job

First and foremost, you should be an experienced Project Manager from a Construction background with a HNC/D level qualification in Building/Civil Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

It is important that you have experience in planning, directing, and controlling activities, agreeing scope and priorities of work, proactive performance management, and possess the ability to solve problems and make decisions.

You must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to pass DV Clearance to be considered for this position. Due to the nature of the site and vetting restrictions, you must be a British National to be eligible to apply.

What We Offer:

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• Life assurance at 2 x base salary
• 25 days annual leave
• 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.