Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19724
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 for the UK Land & Weapons function of QinetiQ at our Bristol site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Project Manager you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects within the Land Ranges Portfolio. The Land Ranges portfolio is one of three programme areas within the Integrated Delivery Team and is responsible for delivery of trials on the UK LTPA sites.
Day-to-day, you are part of a high performing team who deliver on Weapon Services across the Land Ranges, managing trials at sites in Shoeburyness, Pendine, West Freugh and Eskmeals.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Development and maintenance of positive engagement with portfolio customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Operating in a Safe & Secure manner in line with the QinetiQ Operating Framework
* Embedding a culture within the IDT in line with the QinetiQ values
* Delivery of the Project outcomes, to agreed baseline (customer satisfaction, time, cost and quality)
* Partnering with the Operations and Engineering leadership teams to ensure a collegiate and efficient approach to the delivery of portfolio outcomes
* Ensuring project teams operate in line with the QinetiQ Operating Framework & functional competency management requirements; and have appropriate personal objectives recorded in the QinetiQ performance management system
Essential experience of the Project Manager:
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Project Management setting
* Demonstrable experience in Scheduling, Risk and Bidding within a PMO function
Essential qualifications for the Project Manager:
* APMQ or working towards
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.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Bristol site and this is hybrid-based role with an average expectation of 3 days per week onsite. Candidates must be able to travel fortnightly to one of the test sites, for 2-3 days at a time.
Bristol
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.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. technologies’ teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Several roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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