Join Our Team as a Project Manager – Asset Planning at Aspire Defence Service Limited (ADSL)
* Salary: dependent on experience
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Working hours: 08:00-16:30.
* Location: Warminster
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Project Manager – Asset Planning to be part of our exciting journey.
What We Offer:
* Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
* Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
* Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
* Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
* Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
* Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
What a typical day looks like
* Reviewing condition surveys
* Lifecycle planning
* Project justification
* Tender and procurement support
* Writing scopes of works
* Working with procurement to raise RFQs, RFTs and answer RFI
* Working with Garrison Management Team and DIO
Travel
Travelling between different sites and buildings in Warminster
Visit to Aspire business Centre (ABC) on an ad hoc basis
Your Role:
Responsible to plan 5-year priced programmes for future Lifecycle work, including a fully justified, priced Lifecycle Plan in line with contract timescales.
Responsible for producing robust project briefs and coordinating with the Lead Estimator to secure pricing of AMP lines, ensuring smooth transition to the project delivery team.
Ensure this work is fully supported by Surveys, Maintenance and in line with Contractual data.
Minimise disruption to the Client through Programme Planning and good communication.
Review condition surveys in conjunction with maintenance reports in order to produce Scope of Works and Estimates for future projects using dedicated Staff and external Consultants.
Package survey arisings into projects (by asset and by similar works, i.e., Roads, BMS) including any associated funding streams such as Change Works, Compensation Event, UANs, Intrusive Maintenance, other improvement opportunities, to reduce repeat disruption to the customer and improve efficiency of project delivery.
Ensure full compliance with ADSL’s Management System QHSE policies and procedures throughout all areas of responsibility.
What We’re Looking For:
* Qualifications: Essential qualifications required for this role: NQF Level 4/5, educated to a minimum of HNC/HND level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and recognised Technical Body membership.
* Experience: Proven experience in planning and pricing programmes of work for maintenance, Lifecycle and change. Preferred Background in M&E services, to complement the wider team skill set and ensure balanced technical input across projects. Previous experience MOD background an advantage
* Skills: Communicates effectively, builds strong relationships, and delivers high-quality, customer-focused service whilst driving improvement, embracing change, and managing risk efficiently. As a role model, they inspire others and support organisational growth.
Travel
* Driving Licence: Full UK valid driving licence required
* Travelling between different sites and buildings in Warminster
* Visit to Aspire business Centre (ABC) on an ad hoc basis
Additional Information:
* Our garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
* Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
* We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
* Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire