Who We Are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
Job Details
Job Req ID: 308802Posting Start Date: 27 Apr 2026Location: Alconbury, Peeblesshire, GB, PE28 4DAContract Type: Full TimeSalary: Up to £50,000
What We Do
We put our customers and families first. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. We have four core values: open, caring, agile, and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.
Location
RAF Alconbury – on site role
Role Overview
Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of Billable Works projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The role demands a strong focus on risk management, stakeholder engagement, and commercial control to deliver best‑value outcomes that align with client objectives and contractual commitments.
A key aspect is managing the delivery of Billable Works in full compliance with Government Regulatory and Statutory undertakings, health, safety and environmental standards. The Project Manager provides leadership to supply chain teams, ensuring that appropriately qualified and experienced personnel are assigned to each task and that all performance indicators are achieved. They review risk assessments and method statements, maintain safe working practices and ensure timely completion of works.
Close collaboration with Defence Infrastructure Organisation representatives, local customer service representatives and site managers is essential to agree scope, priorities, and delivery programmes for all works. The Project Manager manages all project activities through the Maximo system, ensuring documentation is completed, recorded, and distributed accurately and efficiently, including timely upload of records to SharePoint.
Throughout the lifecycle of each project, the Project Manager supports end users and stakeholders in identifying optimal solutions that meet operational requirements, while contributing to the Ministry of Defence’s carbon reduction targets. They resolve issues and complaints promptly and maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction through proactive communication and effective problem‑solving.
Commercially, the Project Manager manages costs, budgets and stakeholder expectations to ensure value for money and sound financial decision‑making. They work closely with all relevant stakeholders to manage and mitigate contract risks, ensuring appropriate work plans and budgets are in place to deliver projects effectively within agreed timescales and financial commitments.
What You’ll Bring
To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate proven experience in project and team management, including leading operational teams to achieve key performance indicators, managing costs and ensuring safe systems of work. They should have a strong track record in planning, directing and controlling project activities, proactively managing performance and resolving challenges through informed decision‑making.
The role requires an HNC or HND level qualification in building, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering – or an equivalent discipline – along with a management‑level qualification in health, safety and environmental practices such as SMSTS. Strong IT literacy is essential: proficiency in Excel, Word, CAFM, Teams and SharePoint, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable qualifications include Associate Membership of a relevant professional body such as APM, RICS or MCIOB, and accredited training in asbestos and legionella responsible person duties or authorised person training. Familiarity with CAFM systems and applications is advantageous.
Adaptability, sound judgement and emotional intelligence are essential attributes. The Project Manager must be open to feedback, adapt quickly to new challenges and demonstrate accountability, always prioritising team and company objectives over individual interests. They apply innovative thinking and practical experience to decision‑making, bringing new ideas to improve delivery and performance.
Technically, the role demands strong project planning and resource management skills, with the ability to monitor progress against clear objectives and ensure milestones and targets are achieved. They must demonstrate a robust understanding of Project Management processes and maintain an unwavering focus on compliance, safety and quality in every aspect of project delivery.
What We Offer
- Company car/car allowance
- 25 days annual leave
- Single private medical cover
- 6% employee matched pension contribution
Additional Information
VIVO is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and employment process and encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Flexibility and flexible working arrangements are available and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
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