Senior Project Manager

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.

Whether we're deploying Wi-Fi globally to government buildings, delivering security infrastructure to the world's most isolated areas or undertaking seismic strengthening on historical embassies, every project needs a plan. That's where our Project Management team shines. They deliver projects end-to-end, considering every single detail to deliver quality on time and on budget. And now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Drafting big plans for bigger projects.

Delivering results as a team.

Turning designs into reality.

It all matters.

Job description

Deliver a range of projects that will help to keep the UK safe and secure

Our collaborative, multi-functional construction teams work at locations in the UK and overseas. Joining us in this vital role you’ll be responsible for the successful scheduling and delivery of a wide range of important projects. Developing, coaching and mentoring colleagues in the latest project management techniques, you’ll create an environment that encourages our teams to implement efficiency initiatives and help reduce delivery costs.

Establishing the supply chain for each project you focus on, you’ll assign forecasting work to ensure optimum planning and use of our resources. You’ll embed rigorous project risk and change management processes and escalate any issues that occur. We’ll also expect you to build positive relationships with our customers and stakeholders, identifying opportunities to develop repeat and additional business. Other key responsibilities will include ensuring projects are delivered in line with our wider governance framework and with health and safety procedures.

Grow your career as a Project Manager as you work to defend the UK’s global interests

To be a success in this significant senior role you should hold Prince 2 Practitioner, APM PMQ and ISEB certification in project management or an equivalent discipline. You should also bring experience of using NEC3/4, GC works or the Fidic contracts and documentation used in procuring construction projects. With proven knowledge of applied project management methodologies in the design, development and implementation of multi-disciplinary construction programmes, we’ll also expect you to have deployed large, complex projects in a secure environment.

A natural leader and manager of diverse teams of professionals, you should have a good understanding of relevant health and safety standards and procedures, including Construction Design Management 2015. Membership of RIBA, RICS, ICE, IStruct E or CIBSE would be desirable, as would membership of APM or an equivalent professional project management body. In addition, experience of delivering projects overseas and practical knowledge of products such as M_o_R® , MSP® and M_o_V® would be an advantage.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good 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

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.

Person specification

We are looking for people with:

• Prince 2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, ISEB Certificate in Project Management or equivalent.
• Experience in using NEC3/4, GC works or Fidic contracts and documentation used in procuring construction projects.
• Applied project management methodologies in the design, development, and implementation of multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Deployed large complexity projects in a secure environment.
• Led teams and managed people.
• Experience of relevant Health & Safety standards and procedures including Construction Design Management 2015

Qualifications

Prince 2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, ISEB Certificate in Project Management or 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:

• Commercial Awareness
• Prince 2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, ISEB Certificate in Project Management or equivalent
• Experience in using NEC3/4, GC works or Fidic contracts and documentation used in procuring construction projects
• Experience of relevant Health & Safety standards and procedures including Construction Design Management 2015

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

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £58,209, FCDO Services contributes £16,863 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days.
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension.
• 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/Technical 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 technical/ job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.

Those that are successful will be invited to a MS Teams interview.

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

Candidates will need to complete a job specific exercise presentation along with the interview questions.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

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).

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

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

Recruitment team

• Email : Fcdosevices.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 - Senior Project Manager Opens in new window (pdf, 1846kB)