Construction Project Manager
Location: UK Defence Academy, Swindon, SN6 8LA
Contract: 2 year fixed term; Permanent, Full time, Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3:30pm
Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience
Serco have an exciting new role for a Client Side Construction Project Manager in our Estates department. Serco is responsible under the DACI and PFI contracts for delivering planned, reactive, SV/ARC variation projects as well as AMP Estates projects across the Defence Academy site. As a Client-Side Project Manager, you will be accountable for the delivery of projects to ensure Serco meets its contractual requirements, on time, on budget to an auditable standard.
The role requires a thorough understanding of the wider FM landscape. This is a challenging role and requires an individual with experience of managing major construction projects from inception to completion, with values ranging from £2M to £30M.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of full lifecycle projects in a complex, fast-paced environment
* Manage multi-disciplinary project teams to meet objectives on time, within scope and budget
* Create and maintain robust business cases, plans, budgets, and governance structures
* Actively manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and drive timely escalation
* Ensure compliance with governance and assurance processes across the delivery lifecycle
* Work with the customer to gain a clear understanding of their business requirements and identify solutions to meet these needs, ensuring they are captured as an agreed statement of requirements
* Manage PPM and reactive work for subcontractor activities, manage and coordinate subcontractors for service variation delivery and asset replacement projects, and support existing Project Managers with more complex capital projects
* Ensure CAFM Explorer system is updated to show PPM when complete, raise remedial jobs if required, proactively manage reactive tasks in CAFM, and manage asset data in CAFM after asset removal or replacement
* Ensure Service Variations systems are updated with accurate project costs, programme and status, and that supporting documentation is uploaded
* Be accountable for the correct management and filing of all project/works documentation using SharePoint, CAFM and the Technical Library
* Manage the delivery of works/projects from feasibility through to post-occupancy following the RIBA Plan of Works and Serco's project management processes, including governance and change control
* Ensure works/projects are delivered in line with MOD processes and standards, obtaining relevant approvals as necessary, while meeting Serco requirements for buildability and maintenance
* Follow Serco's procurement rules for appointment of contractors and consultants; manage contract administration and cost management
* Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards and ensure work is delivered in line with CDM 2015 and Control of Contractors processes
* Carry out quality audits on site, ensure contractors work safely within risk assessments and method statements, and conduct regular site inspections; take accountability for H&S matters
* Chair internal/external project meetings with relevant stakeholders
* Collaborate with Serco personnel to maintain productivity and positive behavior
* Support business and customer objectives of delivering value for money
What you’ll need to do the role
* A ONC/HNC/HND in Construction, Build, Architecture or Building Services Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
* Project management skills and working knowledge of Building Engineering
* Experience on services projects with a contractor
* Management level qualification in Health & Safety and Environment (e.g. SMSTS, IOSH)
* Excellent organisational and communications skills
* Developed IT skills (e.g. Excel, Word, CAFM, Teams, SharePoint)
* Demonstrable experience supervising staff in Project Management, including leadership of operational teams to achieve KPIs, stakeholder management, cost management, and planning/directing/controlling activities
* Experience supervising site operations, including Safe Systems of Work, planning/directing/controlling activities, defining scope/priorities, proactive performance management, and problem solving
* Proven track record in leading large, complex FM Estates projects with strong management and leadership skills
* Experience delivering space utilisation estates development plans and knowledge of property standards (British Standards, SFG20, BSRIA)
* Experience leading procurement and supply chain reviews
What we offer
The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site with extensive facilities. Benefits include:
* Free, secure onsite parking
* Sports and activity clubs with subsidised memberships
* Gym membership with two fully equipped gymnasiums
* 18-hole golf course (annual membership circa £375)
* Fully equipped riding stables with lessons available
* Tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and more
MoD Security Clearance: All employees are required to be security cleared to BPSS/SC level. If successful, Serco will support the SC process. As a guideline, UK residency for the last 5 consecutive years is typically required.
Please apply promptly as closing dates may be moved forward.
Why Serco?
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We offer a range of benefits including pension, holidays, training and development, wellbeing, discounts, ShareSave, employee networks, and volunteering opportunities. We are a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, and provide reasonable adjustments at interview and employment.
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