Overview
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2 year fixed term contract. Up To £60,000 Depending On Experience. Serco have an exciting new role for a Client Side Construction Project Manager in our Estates department. UK Defence Academy, Swindon, SN6 8LA. Permanent, Full time, Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3:30pm.
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 and experience of managing major construction projects from inception to completion, with values ranging from £2M to £30M.
The Defence Academy site offers a range of facilities and services in a complex environment. This role involves managing PPM and reactive work for subcontractor activities, coordinating sub-contractors for service variation delivery and asset replacement projects, and supporting existing Project Managers with the delivery of more complex capital projects.
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, coordination of sub-contractors for service variation delivery and asset replacement projects, and support more complex capital projects
* Ensure CAFM Explorer system is updated to show PPM as complete and raise remedial jobs if required; proactively manage all reactive tasks in CAFM; manage asset data in CAFM following asset removal or replacement
* Update Service Variations systems with accurate project costs, programme and status; upload all supporting documentation
* 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 where necessary while meeting Serco’s buildability and maintenance requirements
* Follow Serco’s Procurement rules for contractor and consultant appointments; manage contract administration and cost management
* Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards and ensure delivery in line with CDM 2015 and Control of Contractors processes
* Carry out quality audits on site, ensure contractors’ safety and adherence to risk assessments and method statements; perform regular site inspections and 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 in all circumstances
Qualifications & Experience
* A ONC/HNC/HND in Construction, Build, Architecture or Building Services Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
* Project Management skills and working knowledge of Building Engineering 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)
* Experience supervising staff in Project Management and leading an operational team to achieve KPIs
* Stakeholder management, cost management, and planning, directing and controlling activities
* Experience supervising site operations, including Safe Systems of Work and agreeing scope/priorities of work
* Proactive performance management and problem-solving abilities
* Proven track record in leading large, complex FM Estates projects with strong management and leadership skills
* Experience delivering space utilisation estates development plans and familiarity with property standards (British Standards, SFG20, BSRIA)
What We Offer
* Benefits and facilities at The Defence Academy site, including on-site parking, sports clubs, gym memberships, golf course, riding stables and other sporting facilities
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory
* Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
* Training and development: access to internal courses, qualifications funding, mentoring, and internal progression
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, health plans, wellbeing app, and subsidised leisure
* Discounts: savings across retailers
* ShareSave scheme and employee networks
* Charity volunteering option and payroll giving
* MoD Security Clearance support; BPSS/SC level guidance and processes
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Serco is committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make reasonable adjustments at interview and employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We support flexibility and flexible working where possible.
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