The Role
As a member of the Estates Delivery discipline within UK Defence Operations, the Property Operations Site Lead role will provide support and leadership to effectively ensure safe and compliant maintenance for Property Operations assets. To manage delivery to ensure that the site is maintained, statutory compliant and operational for core business activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. To keep good foresight and avoid any potential impacts that Property Operations activities may have on the delivery of QQ business, capability or site tenants, including planning/liaising and communicating with all stakeholders
2. To deliver of a proactive, trained and engaged team. Minimise reliance on subcontractor framework and support continuous change management within Estates function
3. To ensure effective management with key stakeholders and internal departments such as HSE, tenants, QQ operational functions and MoD where applicable
4. To identify and lead on any continuous improvement activities for the site and therefore challenge current delivery working model and services to deliver innovation
5. To lead on distinct elements as set out by the GL - Property Operations Group Leader e.g. Internal and external audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001), Risk Register and audit actions and ensure that all health, safety and quality procedures including contractor control and management reporting is delivered on site
6. To report on operational delivery on a month-by-month basis and identifying areas for improvement to their respective Group Leader
Essential experience of the Property Operations Site Lead:
7. Proven experience of previously leading a team in a facilities or site management environment
8. Sound understanding of health, safety, environmental & security requirements for activities, operations & sites
9. Ability to influence and challenge key stakeholders at various levels across the organisation
10. Strong interpersonal skills and can effectively collaborate with others and can demonstrate examples of promoting teamwork and collaboration across national and multinational teams
11. Can advocate for best practice and is able to provide and deliver solutions for continuous improvement.
12. Strong attention to detail and can analyse data and solve complex problems to ensure risks are minimised and the continuation of services delivered
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 Benbecula.
Multi-Site
QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
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. Through effective 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
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
15. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
16. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
17. 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
18. 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. A number of 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.