Full-Time DE&S / SDA Project Controls Manager
Job Description
Salary
£34,850 – £41,000 per annum (plus benefits).
Summary
Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our Armed Forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles, submarines and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s Armed Forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!
Job description
We have a range of exciting vacancies available across both DE&S and SDA for L3 (PII) Project Controls Managers.
These posts represent a real opportunity to be involved with the continual development of best practice within DE&S and SDA Project Controls environment.
This position will be the “right hand ” to the project/programme manager and is responsible for delivering the Project Controls across a variety of high value and complex projects and portfolios.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will take lead roles within the Project Controls Management function to provide robust support across a variety of high value and complex projects and portfolios.
You will be responsible for setting and maintaining performance measurement baselines; directing and integrating all aspects of Earned Value Management (EVM); cost management; estimating; scheduling and risk management; providing analysis of progress and driving agreed recovery actions.
You will:
• Have experience of managing and delivering programme and Project Controls.
• Have responsibility for the management of a Project Controls team and employees.
• Be able to interpret complex data and communicate it to the delivery team.
• Offer strategic advice and communicate with senior stakeholders on complex issues regarding project performance
In person, you will possess good interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills with experience of working collaboratively with teams, across functions and with all levels of the delivery teams.
These roles would suit Project Controls professionals with proven track record either in supplier, consultant or client-side roles; ideally with a background in delivery projects through the stages of design, procurement and construction/production.
A background in the defence sector is not a prerequisite as we welcome applicants from a broad spectrum of industries and sectors.
Due to security requirements some of these posts are reserved for SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY, and some require both Sole UK nationals and DV clearance to be obtained.
Please note that you may be considered for similar positions at the level below the advertised role.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you will possess rounded experience of Project Controls Management and have expertise in at least 2 of the following essential criteria:
• Cost Control / Estimating
• Performance Management / EVM
• Project Risk & Risk Analysis
• Planning & Scheduling
• Project Delivery
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• APM RPP, CCAB or a technical / business degree
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Controlling a Project
• Change Management
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Leadership
• Communicating and influencing
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
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Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
The Project Controls Function is responsible for providing the right information, at the right time, to support better-informed decisions. Driving accountability, responsibility and efficiency across DE&S, our Project Controls teams are involved in all phases of every project helping to predict and oversee the time and cost management of these projects. From Estimating, Risk Management and Cost Control, to Planning and Scheduling and Project Controls Management, our people are crucial to the successful delivery of our work.
Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details.
Benefits
Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ here
This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):
• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills
For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here
Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to ourDE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
How to Apply
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