Senior Project Manager - Estates

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension with life

Generous holiday allowance

Health & Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Estates to lead construction and infrastructure projects across our UK portfolio. You will drive projects from business case through completion, coordinating stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality estate improvements that support our operational needs.

With 5+ years of experience, you will manage scope, budgets and schedules while embedding a proactive health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Five+ years delivering construction projects and leading teams.
• Experience delivering projects in client-side environments.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts, Building Regulations and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of estates and construction projects across multiple UK sites.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, budgets and delivery plans.
• Manage project teams and embed a strong health and safety culture.
• Coordinate external consultants and contractors through project delivery.
• Monitor and report project costs, schedules and risks.
• Mentor junior Project Managers and promote best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project leadership

Health and safety culture

RIBA stages knowledge

Construction lifecycles

Budget & cost management

NEC3 contracts knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Project Management / Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Building Surveying

Tools

NEC3 contracts

CDM Regulations

Building Regulations

Job description

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Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: 20322

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Project Manager – Estates at any of our main UK locations, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager – Estates, you will lead the delivery of construction, infrastructure and estates projects across QinetiQ's UK portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Day‑to‑day, you'll manage projects through the full lifecycle from business case approval through to completion, working with stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver high‑quality estate improvements that support QinetiQ's operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of allocated estates and construction projects across multiple UK sites
• Defining and managing project scope, objectives, budgets and delivery plans
• Managing project teams and embedding a positive health and safety culture
• Managing external consultants and contractors throughout project delivery
• Monitoring and reporting project costs, schedules and risks
• Mentoring junior Project Managers and supporting project management best practice

Essential experience of the Senior Project Manager – Estates:

• Over five years' experience delivering construction projects and leading project teams
• Experience delivering projects within client‑side environments
• Detailed knowledge of RIBA stages and construction project lifecycles
• Experience managing project budgets, cost plans and project risks
• Working knowledge of NEC3 contracts, Building Regulations and CDM Regulations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Essential qualifications for the Senior Project Manager – Estates:

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline such as Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Building Surveying
• Professional accreditation such as APM, PRINCE2 or CIOB would be desirable but not essential

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at any of our main UK locations with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Multi‑Site

QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] . One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community