Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager 
UK Defence Academy, Swindon, SN6 8LA
2 year fixed term contract 
Permanent, Full time, Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3:30pm
Up to £60,000 depending on experience 
 
Serco have an exciting new role for a Client Side Construction Project Manager in our Estates department.

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 delivery, 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, this will be a challenging role and requires an individual with the experience of managing major construction projects from inception to completion, with values ranging from £2M to £30M. 

Main 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 driving 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 that they are captured as an agreed statement of requirements.
• The role is varied and includes the management of PPM and reactive work for subcontractor activities, the management and co-ordination of sub-contractors for service variation delivery and asset replacement projects, as well as supporting existing Project Managers with the delivery of more complex capital projects.
• Ensure CAFM Explorer system is updated in a timely manner to show PPM when complete and remedial jobs raised if required. Proactively manage all reactive tasks in CAFM. Ensure proactive management of asset data in CAFM following asset removal or replacement.
• Ensure Service Variations systems are updated with accurate information regarding project costs, programme and status, and that all supporting documentation is uploaded.
• Be accountable for the correct management and filing of all project/works documentation, using existing systems such as 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 formal project management processes, including project governance and change control.
• Ensure works/projects are delivered in line with MOD processes, and meet all current building and MOD standards, obtaining relevant approvals where necessary, whilst meeting Serco’s requirements for buildability and maintenance requirements.
• Follow Serco’s Procurement rules and regulations for the appointment of Contractor and consultant services and take responsibility for all contract administration and cost management in relation to works/projects delivered.
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards and ensure that all works are delivered in line with CDM 2015 and Control of Contractors processes.
• Carry out quality audits on site whilst contractors are working, and ensure contractors are working safely and within their risk assessments and method statements. Carry out regular site inspections and take accountability of H&S matters in relation to all works delivery.
• Chair internal/external project meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Work productively with other Serco personnel, ensuring that their productivity and attitude is not adversely affected by your actions and/or behaviour.
• To support business and customer objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances

What you’ll need to do the role:

• A ONC/HNC/HND in Construction, Build, Architecture or Building Services Engineering in either Mechanical or Electrical.
• Project Management skills and working knowledge of Building Engineering
• Services projects with a Contractor.
• Management level qualification in H&S and Environment (e.g. SMSTS, IOSH)
• Excellent organisational and communications skills.
• Developed IT skills (e.g. Excel, Word, CAFM, Teams, Sharepoint etc.)
• Demonstrable experience of supervising staff in Project Management including:

o Leading an operational team to achieve KPIs

o Stakeholder management

o Management of costs

o Planning, directing and controlling activities

• Experience of supervising site operations, including:

o Management of Safe Systems of Work

o Planning, directing and controlling activities

o Agreeing scope and priorities of work

o Proactive performance management

o Ability to solve problems and make decisions

• A proven track record in leading large complex FM Estates Project with Strong Management and Leadership skills
• Experience of delivering space utilisation estates development plans Experience of property standards (British Standards, SFG20, BSRIA etc.)
• Experience of leading procurement supply chain reviews

What we offer:

The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

 
Free, secure onsite parking
Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
18-hole golf course (annual membership circa £375).
Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.
 
Why Serco? 
 
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
 
MoD Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to BPSS/SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.
 

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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