Assistant Project Manager (Facilities)

  • MBDA UK
  • Filton, Gloucestershire
  • 04/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

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.
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