About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Package: </span></strong><span style="color:black">Competitive Salary + Benefits </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Role ID: </span></strong><span style="color:black">SF20180</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">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 Project Manager</span> <span style="color:black">at our Shoeburyness </span>site<span style="color:black">, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The Role<br></strong>As a Project Manager in our UK Defence function you will be part of the Estates Management team where you will be comfortable working with primary contractors, able to oversee technical repairs and building surveys as required.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Day to day, you will hold responsibility for the full project management lifecycle from planning through to execution on a variety of projects. These will vary from general building maintenance and refurbishment through to more technical requirements/repairs and even new build construction.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Your responsibilities will include:</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Determine the procurement strategy along with the Procurement Team</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:16.1pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Define and manage an appropriate organisation structure to deliver the strategy</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:16.1pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Defining and agreeing an appropriate budget, delivering the Project within this budget and managing and reporting progress against an agreed cost plan</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:16.1pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Management of project documentation to include Bids, proposals and third-party documentation</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:16.1pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Close the Project on completion of the last commercial arrangement, having ensured that a robust facilities management mechanism team is in place with adequate procedures to manage facility</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Essential experience of the</span></strong><strong> Project Manager: </strong></span></p> <p style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Working knowledge of Planning Application and GPDO processes</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Understanding of sustainability and energy aspects of project delivery</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Working knowledge of Building Regulations</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Working knowledge of JSP standards</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Working knowledge of the Construction, Design Management (CDM) Regulations and must have acted as client or similar role on a construction related project</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Operational knowledge of NEC contracts</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 36.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Essential qualifications for the</span></strong><strong> Project Manager:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Industry recognised qualification such as Prince2, AMP, PMP</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">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.<strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">This role is 37 hours per week based at our Shoeburyness MOD QinetiQ site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Shoeburyness</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies. The site is focused on Environmental Testing including the evaluation of various ordnance, explosives and related systems. Implementing measures to ensure that testing activities comply with environmental regulations and minimise ecological impact.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects"><span style="color:#4472c4">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-DD1</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:white">#UKD</span></p>