JOB SUMMARY

Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) is the nerve centre of the Naval Service. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, people, aircraft and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy.
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Ministry of Defence and across the wider Civil Service.
The Submarine Directorate in Navy Command is responsible for all submarine in service capability and availability, including oversight of the Submarine Flotilla and Clyde Naval Base.
The Clyde Capital Infrastructure Programmes are responsible for the delivering “An integrated submarine operating base at Clyde, supporting a Submarine Force that is safe, secure, sustainable and resilient, and ready to excel in operations out to 2067”.
The Clyde Infrastructure Programmes include projects and programmes of work comprising of new build facilities and refurbishment to support current and future operations on HMNB Clyde over the next 15 years. The programme of work is part of Government Major Programmes & Projects and is considered a top 100 government programme. This is an exciting time to join the team, the delivery environment is both challenging and rewarding.
This role fits within the newly established Programme Management Office based in Kentigern House Glasgow. This will be a key role within the controls and governance function.
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Cost Engineer to join the PMO supporting Clyde Capital Infrastructure Projects and Programmes. The candidate will work closely with PMO functions and delivery teams across projects and provide cost assurance and SME guidance across the Projects and Programmes.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced with cost management systems
• Experience across all stages of the project life cycle
• Experience of working within National Executive Committee (NEC) Projects
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Relevant qualification in an engineering / construction / project management related discipline
• Strong communication skills, including writing reports & presenting.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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 employer contribution of 28.97%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

Project Delivery