At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage complex capital projects to enhance facilities and ensure compliance.
- Company: Join UKHSA, a leader in scientific facilities with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values every voice and drives change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public health through innovative facility management.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Facilities Team, which is within the Scientific Facilities and Performance group. The Facilities Team is responsible for engineering, maintenance, environmental sustainability, facilities and capital works projects to the Chilton site to maintain safe, regulatory and compliant facilities to meet current and future business objectives.
The department's function manages and controls a team of staff, both in‑house and contracted, to assure governance in the supply of engineering maintenance to fixed plant and equipment, building maintenance, and engineering modifications to uphold the asset value of UKHSA's Chilton estate, and facilities services to meet the Facilities Team's business plan and the wider organisational needs.
The Facilities Team engages with stakeholders over current and future facilities, engineering and equipment maintenance requirements to ensure the site is safe, compliant, operational, and fully available to meet business needs.
As Senior Project Manager you will support the Capital Works Programme Manager in delivering Chilton's Capital Programme, working closely with the site's business units, and will be responsible for the delivery of capital projects up to an approximate value of £5m in accordance with UKHSA's Project Management Procedures Manual and cover all stages of Government Procurement Strategy.
You will lead on the day‑to‑day running of a project(s) that are typically moderate to high in complexity. These are likely to influence the UKHSA long‑term outcomes, goals or in‑year strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the delivery of the project, ensuring objectives are clearly defined and achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Apply effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Play a key role in project governance, working with stakeholders to ensure agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefit realisation.
We pride ourselves as an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promotes equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders, creating, nurturing and sustaining an inclusive culture where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities.
Senior Contracts & Facilities Project Manager employer: UK Health Security Agency
At UKHSA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee is valued and empowered to thrive. As a Senior Contracts & Facilities Project Manager at our Chilton site, you will benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritises professional development and offers opportunities to lead impactful projects that shape the future of public health facilities. Join us to be part of a team that not only values your contributions but also invests in your growth while making a meaningful difference in the community.
