Project Manager (Generalist)

Job summary

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. 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.

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. 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

Job description

Deliver a range of important projects for our global security organization

Join us as a Project Manager and you’ll take responsibility for the delivery of a range of small to medium sized projects, making the best use of our resources, identifying milestones and dependencies, and establishing reliable and consistent supply chains. Managing the financial aspects of your projects, and quickly resolving any issues that arise, you’ll also represent our organisation at project governance meetings. Your day-to-day work will focus on the prioritisation of resources and the monitoring of project progress, in addition to complying with our standards, policies, processes and procedures, you’ll maintain a strong focus on customer requirements and the promotion of our values.

This is a role where you’ll be expected to develop specific quality assurance procedures for all major project deliverables, proactively promote lessons learnt and service improvement activities, and apply robust change management processes and procedures. Always ready to provide constructive feedback on process improvements, and develop a constructive communication strategy for each project, you should be committed to complying with relevant Health & Safety policies, and if necessary, be prepared to engage with specialist experts to ensure the development of innovative solutions.

Build your career as you help to defend the nation’s interests

To be a success in this vital role you should hold Prince 2 Practitioner, APMP and an ISEB Certificate in Project Management or their equivalent and have well developed experience of using the latest methodologies to design, develop and deliver projects. It’s essential that you possess sound knowledge of financial controls and management, a good understanding of all aspects of the project life cycle, and a track record of working successfully with Enterprise financial systems (Oracle). We’ll also expect you to have experience of the assessment, mitigation and management of project risks and issues, practical knowledge of relevant Health & Safety standards, and be a confident user of Microsoft’s suite of software, with a particular focus on MS Project or an equivalent project planning tool.

It’s important that you’ve worked on the operation, maintenance and deployment of either Perimeter and Protective Security or Estates and Construction, and demonstrable experience of delivering projects in overseas environments would be desirable. In addition, practical knowledge of Project Management products such as MSP, M_o_R® and M_o_V® would be a bonus, as would an understanding of the Building Safety Act and global logistics processes, risks and issues.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

We’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement 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 all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

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/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Person specification

We looking for people with:

• Prince 2 Practitioner, APMP, ISEB Certificate in Project Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience, in one of the following specific domain areas, in terms of the operation, maintenance and deployment of.
  • Perimeter & Protective Security: Experience in delivering a complex range of projects relating to perimeter and protective security, (including CCTV, Automated Access Control and Alarm systems)
  • Estates and Construction: Experience in delivering a range of projects relating to estates & construction using UK and International construction standards, contracts and methodologies such as NEC3/4, GC works, and FIDIC contracts and documentation in procuring construction and of a value up to £5M
• A sound knowledge of financial controls and management with knowledge of all aspects of the project life cycle coupled with a track record of working successfully with Enterprise financial systems (Oracle) at a project level.
• Demonstrable experience in the assessment, mitigation and management of project risks and issues.
• Demonstrable experience in the management of change within Projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications in particular experience of MS Project or equivalent project planning tool.
• Experience of relevant Health & Safety standards and procedures including Construction Design Management 2015

Qualifications

Prince 2 Practitioner, APMP, ISEB Certificate in Project Management or equivalent. If selecting “or similar equivalent” please provide details of qualification or experience you are using as equivalent

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Prince 2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, ISEB Certificate in Project Management or equivalent
• Experience of relevant Health & Safety standards and procedures including Construction Design Management 2015
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications in particular experience of MS Project or equivalent project planning tool
• Demonstrable experience in the assessment, mitigation and management of project risks and issues.
• A sound knowledge of financial controls and management with knowledge of all aspects of the project life cycle coupled with a track record of working successfully with Enterprise financial systems (Oracle) at a project level.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience, in one of the following specific domain areas, in terms of the operation, maintenance and deployment of:•Perimeter & Protective Security•Estates and Construction
• Commercial Awareness

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Prince 2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, ISEB Certificate in Project Management or equivalent
• Experience of relevant Health & Safety standards and procedures including Construction Design Management 2015
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications in particular experience of MS Project or equivalent project planning tool

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,224, FCDO Services contributes £13,391 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
• Annual leave allowance starting at 25 days
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days
• Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific questions.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

• no personal identifying details
• career history with key responsibilities
• skills and experience
• achievements
• qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.

Those that are successful will be invited to a Face to face interview candidate will need to complete a job specific presentation along with the interview questions.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical skills and behaviours.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact FCDOServices.Recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk in the first instance.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from FCDO Services, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For more information, please visit their website.

Attachments

Candidate pack Project Manager - Generalist Opens in new window (pdf, 1846kB)