The role of a Project Manager within MPP Army is to lead and manage the project and the project delivery team on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and the project is delivered within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Project Manager has a key role in project governance and leads the interface with stakeholders, suppliers, subject matter experts and the Army customer to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered, enabling benefits to be realised.This Project Manager role is within the Defence Estates Optimisation Programme (DEOP) delivered by MPP Army. DEOP is delivered within a Strategic Alliance, requiring you to work collaboratively with contractors and consultants and alongside the Army. It focuses on standardising design and commercial processes to create a high quality, sustainable defence estate that enhances the working, training and lived experience of our service personnel. Tasks 1. Leadership and management Support team members and other colleagues to contribute to business outputs and departmental goals. Promote strong working relationships both within the team and with other teams across DIO. Develop the skills and experience of colleagues as part of their career journey. 2. Delivery Overall accountability for development of solutions and delivery of outputs to meet customer requirements. Overall responsibility for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Primary interface for suppliers contracted to support the delivery of the project. Identify, set and monitor project controls including schedule milestones and cost. Design the project team delivery structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies. Support the customer in their co-ordination and development of project Business Cases and provide high quality data and information to support the Business Case. Build the Project Plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Track, forecast and report delivery against schedule/milestones, cost and scope. Construction Health & Safety CDM role of the client Ensure that the project approach delivers a sustainable and resilient estate and supports the delivery of government sustainability requirements and targets and contributes to the UK obligations to achieve Net Zero emissions of greenhouse gas by 2050. 3. Budget and Resource management Understand the cost drivers associated with the scope and plan of work. Track, forecast and report delivery against budget. Schedule/manage resources to deliver the project. Manage procurement and delivery of contractors and consultants in support of the project. Support Commercial colleagues by reporting on performance of suppliers using contractual measures (KPIs) and corporate tools. 4. Stakeholder management Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 5. Risk and Issue Management Identify, quantify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop and manage mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate. 6. Governance, Assurance and Change Management Provide information and key reports to support effective governance and decision making. Ensure appropriate project assurance is in place. Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place and ensure that the processes are used as part of documenting and agreeing controlled changes. Person specification Essential Project Management or relatable experience of working as a member of a large or medium complexity project team or alternatively as a specialist or work stream lead or PM for a smaller, low complexity project. Demonstrable experience of strong stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience of working as a Project Manager on a large or medium complexity project. Experience of working on construction projects Technical awareness / understanding of construction methodologies including RIBA Plan of Work Experience in managing commercial relationships Project Management qualification Membership of an appropriate professional body such as APM, RICS or CIOB Licences As this role requires frequent visits to ours sites, some of which are remote, the successful candidate is expected to hold a current Full UK driving license. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Planning Budgeting and cost management (working level) Risk and Issue management (working level) Stakeholder engagement (working level) We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Planning Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Enhanced Parental Leave. An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition. Our Andover site has free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. This vacancy uses Success Profiles - GOV.UK ) and Project Delivery Capability Framework - Government Project Delivery ) which will be used to assess your behaviours, experience and technical skills. At the application stage you will be assessed against the following; Experience CV Personal Statement (500 word count) Behaviours Leadership Technical Skill Planning Should we receive a high volume of applications, the sift may be carried out against your " CV and Personal Statement" only. At Interview you will be assessed against the following; A 5-minute oral presentation explaining how your skills and experience meets the requirements of this role and what you will bring to this role. Behaviours Leadership Working Together Technical Budgeting and cost management (working level) Risk and Issue management (working level) Stakeholder engagement (working level) Link to further information The Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF) describes the roles along with Technical and Behavioural competencies for all project delivery professionals across government Project Delivery Capability Framework - Government Project Delivery Sift is planned for Middle-End August 2025 with Interviews planned for End of August/Beginning September 2025 Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Catherine Gay Email : Catherine.Gay101@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk. Attachments EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information updated Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) DIO Candidate Information Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1963kB)