JOB SUMMARY

Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of water space, employing 12,000 people on site. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK’s submarine fleet. It is also the operating home base for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouth’s workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouth’s economy.
Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide.
The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning, operations and managing contracts, to media and communications.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, food outlets, a handy shop, and some of car parking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Execute project delivery of Estates infrastructure and construction projects across HMNB Devonport and associated outstations. Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a project, project governance and working with stakeholders to deliver against clearly defined outcomes that are achieved within the agreed Time, Cost, and Quality constraints.
• Foster collaboration and build relationships with our Industry Partners (and their sub-contractors) and MoD stakeholders to ensure project requirements are delivered within Time, Cost and Quality parameters, aligning with future strategy, and the ‘One Devonport’ vision.
• Provide advice and ensure compliance with appropriate MoD and Government policy and processes, in terms of Infrastructure project delivery, monitoring, change control, quality and assurance activity and records.
• Support the identification of project risks and monitor the implementation of appropriate risk responses / mitigations across the Devonport site, as agreed with the Project Team Leader.
• Monitor and prioritise own workload and delivery of assigned projects, engaging with appropriate forums to understand future demands and FWS projects. Escalate capacity issues to the Line Manager where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Level 4 Qualification in a relevant profession or subject that is accredited for entry to chartered membership of a technical professional institute (RICS, MCIOB, RIBA, or equivalent). Or suitable experience that would allow entry to a technical professional institute.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Government Delivery Capability Framework For Project Delivery Professionals in Government - Commercial and Contractual Management.
• Government Delivery Capability Framework For Project Delivery Professionals in Government - Project Life Cycle and Stakeholder Engagement.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 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%

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management – Day to day management of assigned projects and the associated project support team. Set project controls. Advise on appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between project phases.
• Project Performance and Controls – Oversee the development of the Project Plan. Establish appropriate Project Controls, including project close out criteria. Manage performance and report progress to sponsors. Close the project and transfer deliverables to the end user.
• Business Case – Develop and draft Business Cases, with input from specialists as necessary.
• Budget – Develop the budget and track delivery within budget.
• Benefits Realisation – Deliver the agreed Business Case benefits and outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management – Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and the need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate.
• Risks & Issues – Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies.
• Governance – Support effective governance and decision making. Provide reporting and engage in mechanisms that hold you, as Project Manager, to account for delivery.
• Assurance – Engage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations. Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as required.
• Change Management – Execute effective Change Management processes. Agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders.
• Guidance & Support – Promote effective individual and team performance.
  This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.