Facilities Project Manager

Overview

Facilities Project Manager at MBDA based at the Stevenage site to manage a diverse range of construction and facilities projects. The role involves developing requirements, supporting procurement and delivering facilities and construction works across the Stevenage site and other Southern MBDA sites. On larger scale works this will include establishing professional teams of external consultants and managing that team as the client s representative through all stages of design and project delivery.

This role is offered as a fixed-term contract for 2 years.

This will involve developing requirements, supporting procurement and managing the delivery of facilities and construction works across the developing MBDA Stevenage and other Southern sites. On larger scale works this will also include establishing professional teams of external consultants and then managing that team as the client s representative through all stages of design and project delivery.

• Lead and coordinate business critical construction and facilities projects, ensuring timely and within-budget deliveries.
• In coordination with stakeholders develop project requirements, support procurement and produce fully costed business cases to enable senior management funding approval.
• Manage projects up to £10 million in value, focusing on projects that support the growing business demands of MBDA UK.
• Develop project plans, coordinate with internal teams, and oversee external contractors to achieve project milestones. Have a key understanding of the RIBA stages of project delivery.
• Conduct thorough site assessments, ensuring compliance with MBDA s high standards and regulations.
• Utilise project management expertise to navigate projects, oversee quality control, and manage risks effectively.
• Have excellent people management skills and be able to foster strong relationships with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and collaborating with executive and director-level colleagues.
• Implement efficient problem-solving strategies to address project challenges and ensure  customer  satisfaction.
• Whilst this role is based at the Stevenage site the successful candidate must be prepared to travel to the other MBDA sites (specifically Bristol).

• Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record in delivering projects within an operational site.
• Proficient in managing construction projects, particularly focused on H&S.
• Excellent project management skills, able to lead and coordinate teams effectively.
• Strong financial acumen, skilled project budgeting and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills and be able to influence accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Proficient in using project management software tools.
• Be at the forefront of our business development projects, where your expertise and attention to detail will contribute to the success of critical upgrades and improvements.

• Salary:
  Circa £60,000 depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working:
  Minimum of 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
• Security Clearance:
  British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. BPSS checks after offer stage, managed by MBDA Personnel Security Team
• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working:
  We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave enhancements are available for other leave types
• Site facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more

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