Project Management Section Chief in Bury St Edmunds

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Engineers at the 100th Civil Engineering Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

This position entails first‑level supervisory and managerial oversight of the Civil Engineer Squadron's Engineering Flight Project Management Section. The section provides crucial project planning, program development, design, energy management, contract execution, and technical support. You will refine policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational structure to address workflow issues, remove obstacles to mission success, foster teamwork, enhance quality, and respond to concerns related to building codes, regulatory compliance, and customer needs.

Further responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing the Engineering Flight Project Management Section's operations, establishing goals and objectives that integrate program development, project design, construction oversight, and cross‑sectional technical support. This role also involves representing the Engineering Flight in interactions with various installation and functional area organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and one year of specialized experience in an appropriate discipline.
• A combination of education: minimum Level 5 (e.g., BTEC/HND/NVQ/City and Guilds) in a related discipline together with a minimum of 3 years of specialized experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: starting at £22.23 per hour
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee extras: life assurance scheme, employee assistance program, specialised training, development opportunities, fitness facilities, and cash and honorary awards for significant contributions.

Key Skills required for this role:

• Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment, as well as knowledge of standard construction and contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of project management; common business principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in evaluating scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating them into the design, repair, and upgrade of installation natural/built infrastructure.
• Ability to plan, organise, and direct work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.

Conditions of employment for this role:

• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, including travel to the US or other countries; the position may also be coded as mission essential.
• Required to complete a six‑month probationary period.
• Overtime may be required, and other duties may be assigned if appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle; a valid UK driver’s licence (Category B) is required.
• Must meet education and specialised experience as given in the OPM Qualification Standards for the series.

NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK. This position may have certain restrictions for US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement.