At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operations at our cutting-edge site.
- Company: Join QinetiQ, a leader in defence technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous holidays, and a matched pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and community volunteering.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission that empowers and protects lives with groundbreaking technology.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in Facilities Management and a degree in Science or Engineering preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Facility Manager at our Shoeburyness site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Facility Manager, you’ll be responsible to the Group Leader for all QinetiQ facilities at Shoeburyness (Environmental Test Centre) liaising with key personnel to ensure the safe, secure and efficient delivery of company operations. Day‑to‑day, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of our facilities making sure all facilities have suitable and sufficient safe systems of work to cover ongoing activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring proper governance, working to and abide by our legal obligations and Operating Framework
- Responsible for ensuring the safe operation to cover testing activities
- Holding the teams to the highest housekeeping standards using 5S or similar approach
- Responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of our facilities with all buildings, plant and equipment available on demand in line with planned work programmes
- Leading on the Delivery and Operational Improvement activities as delegated by the Group Lead
- Supporting Site Security Lead working with Project Managers and other staff to ensure we fulfil our security obligations
Essential experience of the Facility Manager:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of Facilities Management
- Good understanding of quality, environmental, health and safety legislation, standards and practices
- In‑depth understanding and experience of Process Improvement and Change Management
- Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with people at all levels, both internal and external to QinetiQ, including customers, suppliers and other stakeholders
- Ability to encourage collaboration between groups and individual team members
- Knowledge of security procedures and policies
Essential qualifications for the Facility Manager:
- Degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent (desirable)
- IOSH Qualified
- UK Driver’s Licence
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at our Shoeburyness site with a minimum average site attendance of four days per week. Flexible working hours are available.
Shoeburyness QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies. The site is focused on Environmental Testing including the evaluation of various ordnance, explosives and related systems. Implementing measures to ensure that testing activities comply with environmental regulations and minimise ecological impact.
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
Facility Manager employer: QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Shoeburyness site where innovation meets collaboration. As a Facility Manager, you will benefit from flexible working hours, a generous holiday allowance, and a matched contribution pension scheme, all while contributing to meaningful projects that empower and protect lives. Our commitment to employee growth, community support, and a culture of safety and excellence makes QinetiQ a truly rewarding place to advance your career.
