Estates Project Manager - 6 month Fixed Term Contract NCC Location: Bristol based with Hybrid working (2 3 days on site) Security Clearance Required: You will be required to undertake government security clearance if successful in securing this role. Advert end date: 11th December 2025 - we reserve the right to withdraw the advert early if required. Summary As demand grows, we are expanding our Estates team to provide support to the business as usual plus change project teams. We are also expanding our work in the defence sector and this role will work closely with those teams. NCC is accelerating the adoption of advanced materials, digital engineering and process innovation. Located at the heart of the UK's largest defence cluster, we work with MOD, prime contractors and SMEs to turn cutting edge research into deployable capability at pace. Reporting to the Head of Estates, you'll lead a range of small to medium sized projects, with varying complexity. Responsibilities Support the successful execution of projects through any or all the phases of a project lifecycle: initiation, requirements capture, planning, execution and closure. Ensure all project management processes are followed including effective risk identification and mitigation, change control, maintenance of documentation logs, updating project reporting and creation and management of project plans. Support weekly and monthly project review meetings to ensure all elements of project delivery are achieved. Ensure all members of the project team have clear visibility of project booking codes and are accurately reflecting all the hours worked on the project. Ensure all projects adhere to NCC quality, health and safety processes and actively promote a positive H&S culture within the team. Customer Relationship Management - develop and maintain appropriate relationships with the customer representative(s) and ensure customer focus is maintained on all elements of project delivery. Maintain up to date project plans covering all live and pipeline projects. Ensure all project plans are correctly resourced so that capacity planning can be conducted across all functional skill groups. Participate in technical meetings where required to support customer solution generation commensurate with experience. What Are We Looking For In Your Application? Proven track record working as a senior project manager. Experience managing stakeholders at senior manager level and above. Ability and willingness to undergo government security clearance. Relevant industry membership (CIOB, RICS, IWFM) or similar. Knowledge of the principles, theory and practice of Estates and Facilities Management. Extensive and up to date knowledge on key Estates topics (CDM, Building Regulations, Contractor Control, PUWER, LOLER, Electrical Safety, Security etc.) Operational planning, management, and business process skills. In depth knowledge of estates/facilities software systems. Familiarity with gated life cycle governance and risk and opportunity management. What We Do We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges - whether that's building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UK's supply chains. We're here to deliver practical outcomes, not prototypes that sit on shelves. Who We Work With We work across 16 sectors, from defence and energy to infrastructure and space. Some projects are with global tier 1s, others with small UK firms solving one specific problem - the works always varied, and always real. What It's Like Here We're not a startup. We're not a corporate. We're a national centre with the kit, time and people to do the job properly. The teams are focused, the thinking is sharp, and you'll be trusted to get on with it. Why This Job Matters This role isn't just internal support - it's part of how we deliver nationally important work. If we do our job right, the UK's manufacturers can do theirs better. What We Offer In Return Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Estates Project Manager - 6 month Fixed Term Contract NCC Location: Bristol based with Hybrid working (2 3 days on site) Security Clearance Required: You will be required to undertake government security clearance if successful in securing this role. Advert end date: 11th December 2025 - we reserve the right to withdraw the advert early if required. Summary As demand grows, we are expanding our Estates team to provide support to the business as usual plus change project teams. We are also expanding our work in the defence sector and this role will work closely with those teams. NCC is accelerating the adoption of advanced materials, digital engineering and process innovation. Located at the heart of the UK's largest defence cluster, we work with MOD, prime contractors and SMEs to turn cutting edge research into deployable capability at pace. Reporting to the Head of Estates, you'll lead a range of small to medium sized projects, with varying complexity. Responsibilities Support the successful execution of projects through any or all the phases of a project lifecycle: initiation, requirements capture, planning, execution and closure. Ensure all project management processes are followed including effective risk identification and mitigation, change control, maintenance of documentation logs, updating project reporting and creation and management of project plans. Support weekly and monthly project review meetings to ensure all elements of project delivery are achieved. Ensure all members of the project team have clear visibility of project booking codes and are accurately reflecting all the hours worked on the project. Ensure all projects adhere to NCC quality, health and safety processes and actively promote a positive H&S culture within the team. Customer Relationship Management - develop and maintain appropriate relationships with the customer representative(s) and ensure customer focus is maintained on all elements of project delivery. Maintain up to date project plans covering all live and pipeline projects. Ensure all project plans are correctly resourced so that capacity planning can be conducted across all functional skill groups. Participate in technical meetings where required to support customer solution generation commensurate with experience. What Are We Looking For In Your Application? Proven track record working as a senior project manager. Experience managing stakeholders at senior manager level and above. Ability and willingness to undergo government security clearance. Relevant industry membership (CIOB, RICS, IWFM) or similar. Knowledge of the principles, theory and practice of Estates and Facilities Management. Extensive and up to date knowledge on key Estates topics (CDM, Building Regulations, Contractor Control, PUWER, LOLER, Electrical Safety, Security etc.) Operational planning, management, and business process skills. In depth knowledge of estates/facilities software systems. Familiarity with gated life cycle governance and risk and opportunity management. What We Do We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges - whether that's building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UK's supply chains. We're here to deliver practical outcomes, not prototypes that sit on shelves. Who We Work With We work across 16 sectors, from defence and energy to infrastructure and space. Some projects are with global tier 1s, others with small UK firms solving one specific problem - the works always varied, and always real. What It's Like Here We're not a startup. We're not a corporate. We're a national centre with the kit, time and people to do the job properly. The teams are focused, the thinking is sharp, and you'll be trusted to get on with it. Why This Job Matters This role isn't just internal support - it's part of how we deliver nationally important work. If we do our job right, the UK's manufacturers can do theirs better. What We Offer In Return Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.
A leading UK R&D facility in Bristol is seeking an experienced Estates Project Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee various projects in the defence sector, ensuring compliance with project management processes while managing stakeholder relationships effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong project management background, relevant industry memberships, and experience in Estates and Facilities Management. The position offers hybrid working, annual salary reviews, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and pension contributions.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
A leading UK R&D facility in Bristol is seeking an experienced Estates Project Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee various projects in the defence sector, ensuring compliance with project management processes while managing stakeholder relationships effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong project management background, relevant industry memberships, and experience in Estates and Facilities Management. The position offers hybrid working, annual salary reviews, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and pension contributions.
Key responsibilities for the role include: Facilities Management for the school premises Budgetary control Leadership of the team and ensuring safe working practices High quality service to stakeholders Development of systems and processes The successful candidate will: The successful candidate will report to the Head of Estates and Facilities for the Trust, you will work closely together to implement a new culture of quality at this high performing school. With a focus on compliance management, you will know what 'excellent' looks like, utilising your knowledge to build audit processes and effective record management processes. Responsible for the effective management and motivation of a small team, you will have the opportunity to drive operational excellence across the school estate. Using your outstanding communication and people skills, you will have the ability to effectively manage the team to deliver high quality service. You will be given tools and support to succeed in this role, from strong leadership focussed on the same goals and outcomes. We're open about the sector you've gained your facilities management experience in, we want you to have sound working knowledge of facilities management, compliance standards and safe working practices that you can apply with empathy to the education environment. This role comes with support for training and development, intended to provide you with the potential to develop your career further. With a customer service approach at the heart of everything you do, you will have outstanding communication and people skills. With the ability to effectively manage a small team through effective motivation. You will be given the tools and support to succeed in this role, with support and guidance from a strong leadership team focused on the same goals and outcomes. What we offer: An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of it's staff and students. Benefits that include: generous annual leave allowance BHSF Health and Wellbeing Plan free tea/coffee and milk available in the staff room On site parking, where available Key Application Dates: Closing Date - 20th January 2026 at 9am Interview Date - First Stage interviews 26th January 2026 (Online) and Second Stage Interviews 3rd February 2026 (On Site) Start Date - March 2026 Our commitment: The Girls' Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities. Sponsorship: We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Key responsibilities for the role include: Facilities Management for the school premises Budgetary control Leadership of the team and ensuring safe working practices High quality service to stakeholders Development of systems and processes The successful candidate will: The successful candidate will report to the Head of Estates and Facilities for the Trust, you will work closely together to implement a new culture of quality at this high performing school. With a focus on compliance management, you will know what 'excellent' looks like, utilising your knowledge to build audit processes and effective record management processes. Responsible for the effective management and motivation of a small team, you will have the opportunity to drive operational excellence across the school estate. Using your outstanding communication and people skills, you will have the ability to effectively manage the team to deliver high quality service. You will be given tools and support to succeed in this role, from strong leadership focussed on the same goals and outcomes. We're open about the sector you've gained your facilities management experience in, we want you to have sound working knowledge of facilities management, compliance standards and safe working practices that you can apply with empathy to the education environment. This role comes with support for training and development, intended to provide you with the potential to develop your career further. With a customer service approach at the heart of everything you do, you will have outstanding communication and people skills. With the ability to effectively manage a small team through effective motivation. You will be given the tools and support to succeed in this role, with support and guidance from a strong leadership team focused on the same goals and outcomes. What we offer: An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of it's staff and students. Benefits that include: generous annual leave allowance BHSF Health and Wellbeing Plan free tea/coffee and milk available in the staff room On site parking, where available Key Application Dates: Closing Date - 20th January 2026 at 9am Interview Date - First Stage interviews 26th January 2026 (Online) and Second Stage Interviews 3rd February 2026 (On Site) Start Date - March 2026 Our commitment: The Girls' Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities. Sponsorship: We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Building and Technical Services Manager Closing Date: 11/01/2026 Location: Birmingham Salary: £39,000 £50,440 Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields. About the Role As the Building and Technical Services Manager, you ll be responsible for ensuring that our client s campus facilities and technical services are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for their students and staff. You will lead a dedicated team, working to enhance the student experience through effective management of campus premises, equipment, and health and safety standards. What You ll Do: Develop and implement a Campus Estates Strategy in collaboration with the Campus Dean, including management of Opex and Capex projects. Lead and manage the Building and Technical Services team, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to support the student experience. Oversee the setup, maintenance, and safety of campus buildings, rooms, and equipment. Ensure accessibility of facilities and technical services for all staff, students, and visitors, collaborating with relevant departments to meet individual needs. Manage health and safety compliance, ensuring the campus adheres to all policies, protocols, and legal requirements. Oversee building security, opening, and closing procedures, as well as liaising with external contractors for services like cleaning and maintenance. Manage preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring campus facilities and equipment are in optimal condition. Provide technical support for external events and ensure internal systems, such as equipment management and health and safety records, are maintained. What You ll Bring: Proven experience managing physical premises and technical services, ideally within a higher education setting. Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations, with a willingness to obtain a NEBOSH qualification if not already held. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a diverse team. Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of a campus environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Proficiency in IT, with the ability to manage internal systems and databases effectively. Our client encourages early applications as the advert may close sooner than the stated deadline if they receive a high volume of interest. You may also be invited to interview ahead of the closing date. Why Our Client? They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do: Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation. They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy. How To Apply Interested in this opportunity, click apply and complete your application.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Building and Technical Services Manager Closing Date: 11/01/2026 Location: Birmingham Salary: £39,000 £50,440 Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields. About the Role As the Building and Technical Services Manager, you ll be responsible for ensuring that our client s campus facilities and technical services are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for their students and staff. You will lead a dedicated team, working to enhance the student experience through effective management of campus premises, equipment, and health and safety standards. What You ll Do: Develop and implement a Campus Estates Strategy in collaboration with the Campus Dean, including management of Opex and Capex projects. Lead and manage the Building and Technical Services team, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to support the student experience. Oversee the setup, maintenance, and safety of campus buildings, rooms, and equipment. Ensure accessibility of facilities and technical services for all staff, students, and visitors, collaborating with relevant departments to meet individual needs. Manage health and safety compliance, ensuring the campus adheres to all policies, protocols, and legal requirements. Oversee building security, opening, and closing procedures, as well as liaising with external contractors for services like cleaning and maintenance. Manage preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring campus facilities and equipment are in optimal condition. Provide technical support for external events and ensure internal systems, such as equipment management and health and safety records, are maintained. What You ll Bring: Proven experience managing physical premises and technical services, ideally within a higher education setting. Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations, with a willingness to obtain a NEBOSH qualification if not already held. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a diverse team. Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of a campus environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Proficiency in IT, with the ability to manage internal systems and databases effectively. Our client encourages early applications as the advert may close sooner than the stated deadline if they receive a high volume of interest. You may also be invited to interview ahead of the closing date. Why Our Client? They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do: Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation. They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy. How To Apply Interested in this opportunity, click apply and complete your application.
