Facilities Project Manager

Flexible working:
We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

Facilities:
Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. This role involves developing requirements, supporting procurement and managing the delivery of facilities and construction works across the developing MBDA Stevenage and other Southern sites. On larger scale works this will also include establishing professional teams of external consultants and managing that team as the client’s representative through all stages of design and project delivery.

You will be part of a dynamic team of Facilities Project Managers based at the Stevenage site, currently managing major site redevelopment works. This role will also cover some project‑management delivery activities at our Bristol site, providing an opportunity to travel to other MBDA sites and broaden your knowledge of the wider MBDA. The role is offered as a fixed‑term contract for two years and requires approximately 30% travel to the Bristol site.

• Lead and coordinate business‑critical construction and facilities projects, ensuring timely and within‑budget deliveries.
• In coordination with stakeholders develop project requirements, support procurement, and produce fully cost‑business cases to enable senior‑management funding approval.
• Manage projects up to £10 million in value, focusing on projects that support the growing business demands of MBDA UK.
• Develop project plans, coordinate with internal teams, and oversee external contractors to achieve project milestones. Understand the RIBA stages of project delivery.
• Conduct thorough site assessments, ensuring compliance with MBDA’s high standards and regulations.
• Utilise project‑management expertise to navigate projects, oversee quality control, and manage risks effectively.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and collaborating with executive and director‑level colleagues.
• Implement efficient problem‑solving strategies to address project challenges and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Prepared to travel to other MBDA sites (specifically Bristol). Extensive experience in project management with a proven track record in delivering projects within an operational site.
• Proficient in managing construction projects, particularly focused on H&S.
• Excellent project‑management skills, able to lead and coordinate teams effectively.
• Strong financial acumen, skilled in project budgeting and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills and the ability to influence accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Proficient in using project‑management software tools.

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.