Overview
Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.
They’re the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.
- Bringing energy to embassies.
- Designing systems that protect.
- Realising the power of your skills.
- It all matters.
Manage project delivery, be proud of the results.
Role
As Construction Project Manager, you are the driving force behind large, complex construction projects, ensuring that they are delivered to time, cost and quality. You’ll pay close attention to programme/project plans and customer requirements. Plus, you’ll manage multi‑functional teams, developing and coaching them in principles and techniques.
Responsibilities
This role helps us better understand our stakeholders – through mapping and communications. Our aim is to fulfil project KPIs and receive positive feedback.
It’ll be your responsibility to schedule projects, including major work packages and milestones for effective delivery. Establishing the supply chain, adding the pipeline forecasting, ensuring adequate resource planning and optimum use of our resources will all be key. You’ll be accountable for setting project costs and maintaining accurate records, and for making sure that all work follows the FCDO Services governance model.
It’s important that you embed rigorous project risk and change management processes and procedures, escalating issues when needed.
We’d like you to support our growth by helping to develop work from both existing and new customers. That includes identifying opportunities for repeat or additional projects, as well as spotting potential new business.
The role also involves preparing tender packs and managing construction contracts from award through to completion.
- Drive the team to identify and implement efficiency initiatives and innovations, with a particular focus on reducing the delivery cost of projects.
- Support as a line manager for project managers and support staff, encouraging development through coaching and mentoring.
Qualifications
You’ll bring demonstrable experience leading and managing teams.
Qualifications in the following methodologies or practices are essential:
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- APM PMQ
- ISEB Certificate in Project Management
- or an equivalent qualification in a similar discipline.
Experience applying project management methodologies in the design, development and implementation of multidisciplinary construction projects.
Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety standards and procedures including Construction Design Management 2015.
Strong risk management capability, managing and tracking projects finances and budgets, project forecasts, report writing and documenting key stages of the projects including drafting, tendering and managing NEC4 or similar construction contracts.
Membership of RIBA, RICS, ICE, IStructE, CIBSE or a professional project management body such as APM would be an advantage, as would familiarity with project management frameworks including M_o_R®, MSP® and M_o_V®, along with an awareness of the BSA. Experience of managing large, complex projects in secure environments globally would be desirable.
Benefits
We’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a comprehensive holiday entitlement as part of the civil service benefits scheme and a Civil Service Pension.
Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on‑site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support work/life balance, and all you need.
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/.
How to Apply
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To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk.
Inclusion
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world.
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
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