Project Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

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We are seeking experienced Project Managers to join our team on a new and exciting Defence contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver diverse and high-profile projects for the Ministry of Defence across a wide-ranging property portfolio.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, depending on their scale and complexity. This highly varied role will see you lead initiatives such as roof replacements, staff accommodation refurbishments, maintenance facility upgrades, and new building developments. Projects will include:

• Infrastructure and plant asset renewal (HVAC, chillers, electrical switch gear, life safety systems, CCTV, BMS)
• Hangar upgrades, MEP projects (including ULEV), demolition, and FM-related services
• Construction and refurbishment works, from new builds to listed buildings

• Lead the planning, management, coordination, and financial control of projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet agreed KPIs
• Apply appropriate governance across the project lifecycle
• Report to a Senior Project Manager while working closely with Commercial and PMO teams

• SMSTS
• First Aid
• PRINCE2
• Temporary Works
• HNC
• Strong background in one of the following disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical
• Solid understanding of Construction Design Management and Building Regulations
• Proven experience delivering projects within the construction or defence sectors
• Eligible to obtain full SC clearance

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.

We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners\' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.