Project Lead

Project Delivery is integral to the successful delivery of the Defence Estate Optimisation Programme. This role will manage and oversee the implementation of DEOP projects plans, procedures and processes to deliver each project consistently and within agreed parameters in alignment with client expectations and needs and providing a regular, effective approach to client reporting and communications.

Building Relationships

• Manage the project delivery within a timely manner ensure the maximum outcomes for the client and Bovis
• Management and mentoring of staff and development of skills
• Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision, both personal and organisational, to create an existence absent of incident and injury
• Review all costs and controls.
• Provide leadership in the creation of skills, well-being and develop a supportive work environment for delivery staff.
• Accountable for the implementation and compliance with all Bovis safety requirements across staff, contractors and work practices ensuring appropriate records are maintained and required reports are available.
• Build and maintain external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors/subcontracts) to increase networks and manage the performance and development of the project team through coaching, mentoring and building required skill sets to ensure that staff are adequately resourced to perform.
• Recognise and reward safe behaviours and practices.
• Review the EHS plans and regularly review lessons learnt. Review the project sustainability objectives and targets ensuring compliance with Bovis standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure quality is at a consistently high level and pro-actively identify quality issues.

• Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player
• An in depth knowledge of the construction process and construction methods
• Pre-construction and site establishment experience
• Proven track record of delivering successful construction projects £80m Plus
• Experience of project planning and resource allocation & managing design teams
• Have a related Chartership such as CIOB
• Design, procurement, construction and delivery experience
• Bidding and work winning experience
• Experience of dealing with clients, contractors and construction activities
• High emotional intelligent and able to demonstrate key leadership skills
• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (BSc or MSc in Project Management or Building / Construction Studies or Engineering)
• Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and procedures

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Car allowance
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced parental leave
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Private medical health benefit (Family cover available)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Industry leading parental leave
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave