Job Introduction
Landmarc Support Services are currently looking to recruit a Programme Manager to manage the delivery of capital and reactive works across the North region, the successful applicant will need to be based at our regional head office, Wathgill, however must be prepared to travel to all of our sites across the North region including Warcop, Otteburn, Spadeadam. Halton and Strensall
This exciting role will ensure that all directed projects through a pre designed programme are delivered as well as preparing and developing future works as directed by the client. . You will be responsible for the collation of Regional reports for the client and senior management within Landmarc as well as the customer. You report directly to the Regional Operations Manager as well as having direct line management of a well-established Project team.
Please note - Interview will be held on the 28th and 29th June at Wathgill Camp.
Main Responsibility
Be part of the Regional Management Team being responsible for delivery of the region’s programme of capital and reactive works.
Manage programme risks and issues, be cognisant of project level risks ensuring adherence to overall programme delivery, including milestones, quality and budgets as well as monitoring and creating SON’s.
Implement strategic direction and guidance whilst providing instruction to project managers in relation to all aspects of project delivery.
Utilise the Common Data Environment to update key stakeholders and report on in-year programme delivery progress, risks, issues, and future programme delivery.
Manage and maintain the Forward Works Register, liaising regularly with key stakeholders, PMs and the core delivery team, the customer’s contract team and Estate Facilities Managers.
Maintain and promote effective communications and relations with the asset management teams and wider Landmarc departments.
Line manage the region’s project management personnel, carrying out yearly and mid-year appraisals, managing discipline and career professional development
Deliver contract change; be prepared to manage change of contract from basic principles to In Service Date as well as maintain the new contract outputs within the delivery time periods and beyond.
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of programme management gained through proven, evidenced and demonstrable experience. Ideally supported with a MSP practitioner qualification, or equivalent
Knowledge of project management gained through proven, evidenced and demonstrable experience. Ideally supported with a minimum of a Level 4 qualification in Project Management, or equivalent
Knowledge of construction gained through proven, evidenced and demonstrable experience. Ideally supported with a minimum of a Level 5 construction related qualification, or equivalent
Knowledge of construction H&S gained through proven, evidenced and demonstrable experience. Ideally supported with a minimum of a Level 4 construction H&S related qualification, or equivalent
Knowledge and understanding of CDM Regulations and the roles / responsibilities of duty holders
Working knowledge of New Engineering Contract (NEC), ideally the ‘Engineering and Construction Short Contract’ and ‘Professional Services Short Contract’ templates
Knowledge of Building Regulations and Standards, including those covering Scotland and Northern Ireland
Experience of communicating with customers and key stakeholders
Sound knowledge and understanding of risk management
The ability to monitor and communicate project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects
Knowledge of workload scheduling and work order processes, preferably in a multi- tasking environment
Manage the delivery of a programme with a high volume of projects of various types, complexities and values
Able to ensure the delivery of projects to tight deadlines, specifications, appropriate quality standards and budgets
Be able to prioritise projects, workloads and ensure projects are assigned to the personnel with the right level of competence to delivery successfully
Understand and interpret budget and contract requirements
Ensure that the highest of health and safety standards are maintained across all projects
Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders and be comfortable working with ambiguity
Drive continuous in the Regional Programme Delivery team
Be IT literate, capable of effectively utilising Microsoft Office applications such a Word, Excel, Project etc.
Be willing to undertake career development courses when/if they become available
Package Description
Landmarc will provide you with a competitive salary, in addition to this we also offer the following main benefits, amongst many others:
Pension
Landmarc offers all employees an opportunity to join the company stakeholder pension scheme, where the company will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s salary
Holiday
Employees are entitled to 25 days pro rata during each year of employment plus public holidays. 3 extra discretionary days are normally given in addition to annual leave allowances at Christmas
Annual leave allowance will increase in recognition of your continued service
Holiday purchase – purchase up to 10 more days holiday to use throughout the year
Other benefits
Edenred – Employee Discount scheme
Tusker – Salary sacrifice car scheme
Annual salary review, in consultation with the recognised Trade Unions
Life assurance insured for three times your annual salary, to help the loved ones that are left behind
Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training
Family friendly policy
Sick pay
About the Company
Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.
By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.