Senior Project Manager

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.

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.