Job Introduction
Following the recent award of the £560m, 7(+3) year, Training Estate Support Contract, Landmarc is looking to further strengthen the technical streams of the business. The head office Programme Delivery team are looking to build upon the unprecedented success of recent years by restructuring and growing to implement an increased focus on pre-construction and project delivery assurance.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager with a proven Mechanical & Electrical background to join our team.
Job Introduction
As Senior Project Manager (M&E), you will take the lead on the pre-construction elements of complex projects ranging between £1m-£10m in value. You will develop and refine the client brief, establish preferred options and be responsible for aspects of CDM compliance. You will champion government soft landings by engaging with and managing key stakeholders throughout the project life cycle. You will oversee and review supply chain design and compliance including project planning, liaison with statutory bodies, identifying and managing project risks, minimising through-life costs and achieving sustainability targets.
As projects transition to regional Project Delivery teams for the construction phase you will continue to engage with key stakeholders and manage project assurance through to final handover and into the operational and asset management phases.
The role is based at Westdown Camp on the Western edge of Salisbury Plain but has the ability to allow flexible working where applicable. Attendance at sites anywhere across our 6 regional teams in England, Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland will be required to varying degrees as you support project delivery.
Current and Future Projects
In this role you can expect to be involved in an immensely varied portfolio of projects including reacting, at pace, to the Operational requirements of the UK Armed forces and its partner nations. Our current pipeline of projects include delivery of; modern accommodation blocks, kitchen diners, complex urban training features including subterranean tunnel systems and after action review technology. Expect significant focus on upgrades to M&E infrastructure across the Defence Training estate transforming often outdated systems with new, advanced sustainable solutions as we look to hit net zero and other environmental targets.
Main Responsibility
- Manage complex projects through the pre-construction phase
- Provide assurance to regional teams during the project delivery phase
- Deliver various outputs to ensure the business fulfils its role under CDM Regulations.
- Collation and preparation of tender documentation
- Manage design assurance
- Communicate clearly with a variety of complex stakeholders
- Delivery of outputs using various software tools including ASite, MS Excel and MS Project
The Ideal Candidate
A depth of Project Management experience backed up by a formal Level 5 qualification (HND), or higher, in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building services field.
Knowledge of construction health and safety such as CDM Regulations, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, Legionella and Asbestos.
A Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, MSP, APM PMQ, etc.
Membership of a Project Management or building services related professional body such as APM, IET, CIBSE etc.
Demonstrable knowledge of construction contract management including the tender process (NEC preferred).
Understanding of risk management.
Knowledge of Building Regulations and Standards including those covering Scotland and Northern Ireland where applicable.
The ability to monitor and communicate project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects.
Workload scheduling and work order processes in a multi- tasking environment.
It is desirable to have experience of working within the Defence environment.
It is desirable to have knowledge of the MoD Defence Contracts.
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 our company stakeholder pension scheme, whereby 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. Three extra discretionary days added to our 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 savings 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
Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training
Health Cash Plan – All employees can join. You can also add up to four children under the age of 24 to your policy
Family friendly policy
Sick pay - After 6 months of service
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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.