Overview
The role will be prioritised to support UK-led Export Construction Projects, but will also provide support to different MBDA National Company projects as required by workload demand. You will be involved in all design and construction activities from requirements capture and Infrastructure Programme development, to appointment and management of consultants who will lead design activities, to oversight of construction and handover / acceptance phases.
Responsibilities
* Lead or participate in the collection of customer requirements and in establishing necessary in‑country laws, regulations and standards which will govern design.
* Translate the requirements and applicable in‑country codes and standards and harmonise those requirements with the technical and end‑user requirements needed to develop proposals for storage, maintenance and operations of munitions and associated systems.
* Manage and deliver the projects to Time, Cost and Quality (TCQ) targets.
* Organise projects and establish the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS), propose infrastructure solutions and associated services, authorise major decisions, validate design and site integration and manage risks and opportunities.
* Speak‑up and challenge projects which may be off‑track or at risk to ensure maximum customer satisfaction is achieved.
* Continually apply best‑practice working and demonstrate safe working practices to ensure that MBDA maintains its duty of care towards all employees.
* Participate in the technical validation at gates between project phases (design, construction, etc.).
* Develop and maintain the team repository of projects, good practices and harmonised methods.
* Be a source of expert advice and technical excellence for any infrastructure topic within the company.
* Develop opportunities for the team in participating actively to commercial campaigns.
* Contribute and involve in establishing contracts.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Willingness to travel – the role will require the successful candidate to travel globally on a frequent basis.
* The ideal candidate will come from a design engineering background, with knowledge of Structural Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
* Engineering Degree qualification or higher in relevant Engineering or Construction is highly desirable.
* Experience and good knowledge of construction contract management.
* Experience and knowledge of leading projects through RIBA Plan of Works stages.
* Successfully develop enduring relationships with the customer community; galvanise the relationship by demonstrating an ability to accurately capture and develop customer requirements into functional and compliant buildings.
* Ability to translate and harmonise requirements between UK Regulations, in‑country regulations and technical requirements.
* Organise projects and establish optimal WBS and OBS.
* Propose infrastructure solutions and associated services, authorise major decisions, validate design and site integration and manage risks and opportunities.
* Apply best‑practice working and demonstrate safe working practices to ensure that MBDA maintains its duty of care towards all employees.
* Participate in the technical validation at gates between project phases (design, construction, etc.).
* Exploit opportunities for the team to participate actively in commercial campaigns.
* Effectively communicate within MBDA and with multinational customers.
* Present sometimes complex proposals in a simple and effective way to senior internal collaborators and/or customer organisations to gain their approvals.
* Lead multi‑functional project teams on new projects, inclusive of management of external consultants and main contractors, to meet programme, cost and quality requirements.
* Adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.
* Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach, even when under pressure.
Benefits & Compensation
* Annual leave: 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, with an additional day added after 5, 10, and 15 years of service. Additional holiday purchase options are available.
* Dynamic working policies allow flexibility around hours and location, including options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
* Company bonus: up to 21% of base salary.
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% with the option to increase contributions by up to 2%.
* Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with additional provisions for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
* Health and wellbeing: free financial webinars, financial education website, mortgage advice, season ticket loans, critical illness tax‑free lump sum, employee assistance programme, private medical insurance (funded and voluntary), dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, and healthcare and leisure benefits.
* Additional benefits: subsidised meals, free car parking, learning & development programmes, flexible working, entertainment club, and access to discount platforms such as Costco, technology vouchers, charity donations, MyCar scheme, and holiday purchase.
Salary & Location
Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience. Location: Bolton (relocation package may be available). Dynamic (hybrid) working pattern offered with a hybrid working arrangement available.
Security Clearance
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship required. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer. Minimum and post‑offer security clearance is required.
EEO Statement
MBDA is a leading defence organisation that is proud of its employee‑led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, and more. MBDA encourages applicants to speak to the recruitment team if adjustments are needed.
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