About the job

Job summary

The Estates, Engineering and Facilities Department is responsible for engineering, maintenance, environmental sustainability, facilities services and capital works projects to the site to maintain regulatory and compliant facilities to meet current and future business objectives.

The Senior Project Manager will support the Capital Works Programme Manager in delivering Porton’s Capital Programme working closely with the site’s business units and will be responsible for the delivery of capital projects in accordance with UKHSA’s Project Management Procedures Manual and cover all stages of the Government Procurement Strategy. 

You will work closely with department managers, project sponsors, research and production specialist staff together with external consultants and be expected to work as an expert providing specialist knowledge to all parties on the development of capital projects from inception to completion. You will also be expected to organise, manage and facilitate specialists and managers in the implementation and delivery of capital projects from inception to operational completion that will include the drafting of detailed specifications and business cases in order to obtain executive approval.

Location

This role is site based at the UKHSA Porton Down, Porton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JG.

*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

Job description

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Liaise with the Project Sponsor to discuss the objective of the project and to offer professional advice on the development process for specific capital projects, define and scope, then manage allocated projects efficiently and effectively, particularly large-scale projects.
• Produce comprehensive business cases which provide clarity for the requirement.
• Carrying out the tender of projects in line with the UKHSA’s Standing Financial Instructions and standing orders and in full consultation with UKHSA’s Procurement Department.
• Brief and manage external consultants design teams on the objectives of the projects and their expected role within it.
• Manage financial performance of projects within agreed tolerances against approved budgets, providing accurate financial reporting.
• Undertake project assurance and reviews across the portfolio at key stages to evaluate progress.
• Lead the development of detailed project plans using a detailed structured approach to planning and working with business representatives from across the organisation to gather key information.
• Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate
• In liaison with Construction Manager, organise Quality Audits of Contractors and Suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate and document ‘lessons learned’ during the project.

Please refer to the Job Description for a full list of Roles and Responsibilities.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Person specification

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1000 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:

Essential

• Significant knowledge and experience of leading complex projects ideally within infrastructure, construction refurbishment and replacement programmes, using NEC and JCT contracts
• Qualification/Certified in project management such as APM (PMQ) Prince 2 equivalent
• Significant experience in project managing multi-stranded construction and/or process and multi-discipline project teams
• Working knowledge of the NEC / JCT suite of contracts as they apply to the range of process and construction projects
• Experience in the design and operation of engineering plant and systems, process and research equipment, and corresponding facilities together with detailed knowledge of validation and commissioning techniques and principles
• Team Management/Exceptional People Skills and negotiation skills

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant Professional Institute or Society e.g. RIBA, RICS, ICE, CIBSE, IMechE, CIOB or equivalent
• A recognised construction qualification (NVQ level 5, HNC/HND or higher in construction, infrastructure, or an engineering-related discipline)
• Extensive experience and knowledge of compliant engineering Management Quality Systems, HSE Regulations applicable to high containment research facilities
• Experience in project managing works within research and/or pharmaceutical facilities

Please refer to the Job Description for a full list of Roles and Responsibilities.

Benefits

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Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Range of health and wellbeing support

Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices , 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More , Help with Costs , GOV.UK

Things you need to know

Selection process details

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: 

You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria – please do provide evidence of how you meet this. 

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW 

This post will involve an interview on site at UKHSA Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JG.

As part of the process, candidates will be invited to an interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.  Candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a 5-minute presentation to the panel. This will be followed by a question-and-answer segment.  The presentation will be designed to assess each candidate’s experience in line with the requirements of the role.  Full details will be provided prior to the interview.

The Success Profiles framework will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate.  The following behaviours will be used at the interview:

• Managing a quality service
• Making effective decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace

For further information on the selection process, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.

Expected Timeline:

Advert close: 23:55hrs on 18th June 2024 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Interviews: TBC

Please note these dates could be subject to change. 

Security clearance level requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance. People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks.

For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. 

Please Note

This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&Cs are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/

If you are already a civil servant or employed by a Civil Service commission accredited public body, please state ‘Home Department’ on your application form.

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Complaint process:

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website. 

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

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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.