MBDA UK

An exciting role for an enthusiastic and driven early-mid career Project / Facilities Manager has arisen within the MBDA Facilities department to support the delivery of their major Bristol Site re-development programme on a 2 year fixed term contract. This will give the successful candidate the opportunity to further develop their project management skills in a construction environment. Whilst project management experience in a facilities-construction environment would be beneficial it is not essential, on the job training can be provided for the right candidate. Salary: Circa £42,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4 days a week with the ability to work remotely when appropriate. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will be part of a small dynamic team of Project Managers and this role will provide project management and hands-on support for the delivery of the major programmes of works and coordination of the day to day management of contractors and Bristol site. This is a critical role to ensure the site operates well throughout this exciting period and working as part of a team supporting the successful delivery of building refurbishments and new builds the site masterplan. Experience in a construction-facilities management environment isn't mandatory, we welcome applications from early-mid career candidates that are keen to learn new skills and develop their project management experience in a Facilities Management/ Construction What we're looking for from you: Someone with project management experience and looking to develop their skills in the delivery of Construction Projects. The successful candidate will be a team player with a pro-active hands on attitude to respond to issues and identify resolutions Good analytical skills and experience in budgeting and cost reporting. Excellent verbal and written presentation skills and be able to influence stakeholders and customers accordingly. The ability to work independently and collaboratively with good people management skills and able to foster strong relationships with stakeholders, providing regular project updates. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking an experienced and ambitious Facilities Project Manager to join our extraordinary team in Bristol, UK. This is a unique opportunity to oversee major, high-value, and often sophisticated construction and facilities projects Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: An exciting role for an experienced Construction / Facilities Project Manager has arisen within the MBDA Facilities department to handle major, high value and often sophisticated construction and Facilities projects. You will be leading project teams of internal and external expertise through development of designs right through to final delivery of new infrastructure and improvement projects. Primarily based at MBDA UK's Bristol Site. You will also line manager a junior FM Project Manager; who will be assisting in discreet packages of work that support your overall project delivery. Your projects will range from £500k-£50M+ in value. The role will call on your project & programme management and problem solving skills and you will be encouraged to successfully interface directly with executive and director level collaborators What we're looking for from you: A project leader with excellent people leadership skills, able to handle and drive the delivery of challenging projects. Someone with validated Project Management experience and with a recognised Project Management Qualification, with a strong desire to embed these working principles within the team. HNC Qualification or higher in relevant Construction or FM field is desirable Experience and good knowledge of construction contract management Experience and knowledge of handling project through RIBA Plan of Works stages Good experience and knowledge in a Facilities Management / Construction environment - especially statutory compliance such as Building Regulations, CDM and Electrical Safety. Strong problem solving capabilities. Ability to present sometimes complex project proposals in a simple and effective way to senior internal collaborators in order to gain their approvals. Strong collaborator management skills, including an ability to set expectations and balance conflicting demands. Someone that can lead multi-functional project teams on new projects, inclusive of management of external consultants and main contractors, in order to meet programme, cost and quality requirements. You will need the ability to interrogate and interpret requirements, based on business understanding, challenging wants against needs when appropriate. You must have strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach, even when under pressure. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.