Head of Facilities Projects - Helicopters in Yeovil

Your impact

You will lead and manage the efficient and effective delivery of Facilities Projects for Leonardo Helicopters UK that meet the needs of the business, ensuring best practice and value for money and to ensure they are delivered in compliance with UK legislation, LDO UK and LHUK Policies and Procedures. You will work collaboratively with the Head of Facilities Projects – Electronics - to define, update and manage the facilities project delivery processes to ensure alignment and compliance across divisions. We welcome applications from experienced leaders, even if you have not worked directly in facilities management. If you bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience managing teams and complex operations, we will support you in developing sector-specific knowledge. For the awareness of internal applicants, this is a JFF level 8 and a predominantly on site role - with occasional working from home.

What you will do as the Head of Facilities Projects – Helicopters:

• Project Planning
  • Responsible for the development and delivery of the LHUK infrastructure strategy in accordance with the Divisional requirements, including ensuring adequate resources are in place and budgeted.
  • Responsible for the generation, approval and management of a rolling 5 Year Infrastructure Capital Investment Plan that captures the business investment needs for Mandatory, Maintenance and Strategic projects required to provide compliance and support the achievement of the Divisional business objectives.
  • Lead the planning and delivery of all infrastructure projects to maintain an effective estates portfolio.
  • Drive strategic and tactical development of the infrastructure improvement plan, whilst taking into consideration the human and operational needs of the facilities occupants along with the intended use of buildings and other constructed facilities.
  • Accountable for the definition and delivery of all infrastructure development technical deliverables providing technical assurance and oversight for entire projects in the civil engineering discipline. This includes technical assurance during the design, construction and early operational phases under the CDM 2015 regulations.
  • Assist the Divisional organisation with the optimisation of infrastructure performance and availability.
• Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Responsible for the LHUK Facilities Projects management system. You are responsible for the development and implementation of the LHUK Facilities Projects Management systems in accordance with the LDO UK standardised management approach.
  • Responsible for the collection, collating and reporting Facilities Projects management data.
  • Development and implementation of LHUK Facilities Projects objectives and targets to drive continual improvement.
  • Responsible for ensuring the Facilities Project Management Office (PMO) function and processes are successfully implemented and maintained to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Responsible for tracking and managing all infrastructure projects and initiatives throughout the LHUK estate.
• Delivery
  • Manage a team of internal and external facilities projects specialists to deliver the approved infrastructure projects.
  • Act as the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Project Management subject matter expert advising the Business in relation to Civil Engineering and infrastructure project matters.
  • Lead the inspection of building structures to determine the need for repairs and/or refurbishments.
  • Work with the LHUK Facilities Management function to manage the upkeep of buildings, infrastructure equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
  • Responsible for ensuring that facilities projects Contractors working on the LDO UK sites are appropriately qualified and supervised to ensure projects are safely and successfully delivered to the agreed cost, schedule and quality criteria.
  • Ensure the delivery of infrastructure projects in accordance with Project Management best principles.
  • Responsible for ensuring infrastructure project proposals are market tested and competitively priced ensuring best value.
  • Responsible for ensuring all infrastructure projects are properly contracted and administered in line with best industry practice.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all infrastructure projects are compliant with building regulations and all other applicable legislation including CDM 2015.
• Health, Safety and Environment
  • Lead and promote a strong, proactive health, safety, and environmental culture across the organisation. Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation and the LHUK Health, Safety and Environmental Management System. Work with HSE leadership to meet specific requirements (such as asbestos management) and ensure all facilities projects meet statutory, regulatory, and HSE compliance standards.
• Budget Management
  • Responsible for business cases to support project Capital and Revenue spend.
  • Support the delivery of 5 year and annual budgets and the management of spend to budget for Facilities Projects gaining Senior Leadership Team (SLT) endorsement for all spend.
  • Responsible for the management of all Facilities Projects spend, ensuring all projects related activities are delivered within the approved budget.
  • Responsible for the accurate forecasting of infrastructure project spend.
• Quality
  • Ensure facilities management services comply with relevant ISO standards and organisational procedures. Maintain accurate and up-to-date departmental documentation, complete annual reviews, and manage facilities-related audits by internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity
  • Act as one of the Site Facilities Silver Command Representatives, responsible for the management and delivery of the Site Facilities responsibilities as defined in the LDO UK/LHUK Emergency Preparedness/ Business Continuity procedures, focussed on the management of incident consequences relating to People, Environment, Assets and Reputation (PEAR).

What you’ll bring

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams, drive performance, and deliver results in complex operational environments.
• Educated to degree level, HNC level, or with an equivalent minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in a project management environment.
• Hold the APM PMQ Project Management qualification or equivalent.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive outcomes beyond direct lines of authority.
• Ability to build knowledge, upskill in new areas, and apply learning effectively in a changing environment.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: