About this role
<div id="tor__fextJobDescFooter_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__fextJobDescFooter_content"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Package: </strong>Competitive Salary + Benefits</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Role ID: </strong>SF20220</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 an Associate Project Manager at our Bristol, PTP or Farnborough sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>The Role<br></strong>As an Associate Project Manager in our UK Defence function you will be part of the Maritime & Land team where you will support the Project Managers on the full lifecycle of the customer projects.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Day to day, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects while developing you’re Project management skills. This role works closely with Project Managers, stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure project activities are completed on time, within scope, and according to agreed standards.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Development and maintenance of positive engagement with project customers, partners and suppliers</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Delivery of the project outputs, to agreed baseline (customer satisfaction, time, cost, quality, cash and sales)</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Resolving conflicts (including prioritisation calls) within the project and collaborating across QinetiQ</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintenance of forecasts (both financial and resource demand signal) for sales and delivery which reflects the up-to-date expectations for the work</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Application of governance requirements (including lifecycle, project & independent reviews as appropriate) for foundation sales and delivery work</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essential experience of the</strong><strong> Associate Project Manager: </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Foundational experience in a Project Management environment. Typically, 1-2 years’ experience</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Previous experience in either Maritime projects or working on an Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) programme.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essential qualifications for the</strong><strong> Associate Project Manager:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Degree educated</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Working towards early PM qualifications</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role is 37 hours per week based at our Bristol, PTP or Farnborough sites with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Bristol</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The QinetiQ facility in Bristol is part of the company’s broader operation focused on defence and technology innovation. The site houses a diverse team of engineers, scientists and technical professionals who bring expertise to various projects ensuring high-quality outcomes.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Farnborough</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>PTP</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-DD1</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:white">#UKD</span></p> </div> </div> <table width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height:36.0px"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>