Senior Project Manager - Estates

QinetiQ Group plc; Malvern; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Generous holiday allowance

Health & medical options

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Estates to lead construction, infrastructure and estates projects across its UK portfolio. You will drive delivery from business case to completion, coordinating stakeholders, consultants and contractors to meet safety, time and budget objectives.

You will oversee project scope, budgets and plans, mentor junior managers and ensure NEC3 contracts, Building Regulations and CDM compliance are integrated into the lifecycle. Travel to UK sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience delivering construction projects and leading project teams.
• Experience delivering projects in client-side environments.
• Knowledge of RIBA stages and construction lifecycles.
• Experience managing budgets, cost plans and risks.
• Experience with Building Regulations and CDM Regulations.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (PM/Construction).
• Professional accreditation (APM/PRINCE2/CIOB) desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Team leadership

NEC3 contracts

Education

Degree in PM/Construction

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

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, 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.

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. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Our Recruitment Process: 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