Small Works Project Manager

Vivo Defence; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Defence is seeking an experienced Small Works Project Manager to oversee delivery of maintenance and response works across UK sites, ensuring compliance with statutory and MoD requirements, safety, and value for money.

You will act as a SPOC for end-user issues, manage relationships with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and contractors, and contribute to forward maintenance planning and cost control while leading teams and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities operations, planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to review Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of maintenance and response works across sites while ensuring compliance with MoD requirements.
• Serve as SPOC for end-user issues and manage relationships with DIO and contractors.
• Control costs, support forward maintenance planning, and drive value for money.
• Lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Facilities management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Cost control

Education

Level 4 Facilities Management Qualification

HNC or equivalent in Building/Mechanical/Facilities Management

Job description

As a Small Works Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the effective, compliant, and timely delivery of maintenance and response works. You will ensure that all work adheres to statutory and MoD mandatory requirements, monitor supply chain performance, and drive value for money while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. From reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensuring compliance with asbestos and legionella management plans, your technical expertise will be critical in delivering a safe and efficient working environment.

You will act as a single point of contact (SPOC) for resolving end-user issues and play a key role in managing relationships with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), contractors, and other stakeholders. Your ability to support end users, respond to technical queries, and manage complaints in a professional and timely manner will be essential.

In addition to the technical and operational aspects of the role, you will also be responsible for cost management, ensuring commercial viability, and contributing to forward maintenance planning. Your strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills will allow you to mitigate risks and drive efficiency across multiple sites.

Are you an experienced Small Works Project Manager with a strong technical background in facilities management, maintenance, and project delivery? Do you have the ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations? If so, we want to hear from you., To succeed in this role, you should have a Level 4 Facilities Management Qualification or equivalent technical experience, along with proven experience managing day-to-day facilities operations, planned and reactive maintenance, and small project management.

A strong understanding of compliance with Safe Systems of Work, including working at height, confined spaces, asbestos, and legionella management, is essential. You should also have the ability to manage teams, monitor contractor performance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Excellent communication and leadership skills, along with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively, are key. A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, will be crucial for success in this role.

Desirable qualifications include an HNC or equivalent in a Building, Mechanical, or Facilities Management discipline, as well as membership in a relevant professional body such as IWFM.

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.