Construction Project Manager in Swindon

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 to ensure Serco meets its contractual requirements, on time and 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 experience of managing major construction projects from inception to completion, with values ranging from £2M to £30M.

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 drive 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 they are captured as an agreed statement of requirements.
• Manage PPM and reactive work for subcontractor activities, coordinate sub-contractors for service variation delivery and asset replacement projects, and support existing Project Managers with more complex capital projects.
• Ensure CAFM Explorer system is updated to show PPM as complete and remedial jobs raised if required; proactively manage all reactive tasks in CAFM; manage 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 supporting documentation is uploaded.
• Be accountable for the correct management and filing of all project/works documentation using SharePoint, CAFM and the Technical Library.
• Manage the delivery of works/projects from feasibility through post-occupancy following the RIBA Plan of Works and Serco's project management processes, including project governance and change control.
• Ensure works/projects are delivered in line with MOD processes and meet current building and MOD standards, obtaining relevant approvals where necessary, while meeting Serco's buildability and maintenance requirements.
• Follow Serco's procurement rules for the appointment of contractors and consultants, and take responsibility for contract administration and cost management.
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards and ensure works are delivered in line with CDM 2015 and Control of Contractors processes.
• Carry out quality audits on site, ensure contractors work safely and within risk assessments and method statements; conduct regular site inspections and take accountability for 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 productivity and attitude are maintained.
• 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).
• Demonstrable experience of supervising staff in Project Management including: Leading an operational team to achieve KPIs, Stakeholder management, Management of costs, Planning, directing and controlling activities.
• Experience of supervising site operations, including: Management of Safe Systems of Work, Planning, directing and controlling activities, Agreeing scope and priorities of work, Proactive performance management.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• A proven track record in leading large complex FM Estates Projects 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

• 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 Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the option to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks for support, challenge, and community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year; option to donate via Payroll Giving Scheme.
• MoD Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees are required to be security cleared to BPSS/SC level. If successful, we would support the SC process. Generally, UK residence for the last 5 consecutive years is expected.

We are signatories of the UK Government’s Women in Defence Charter. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment. We encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool and support flexible working where possible. We are a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.