Project Manager - Facilities at BAE Systems

Rochester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Facilities management, Building services, Construction management, Commercial contracts, Procurement, People management, Health & safety legislation, CDM regulations, Risk management, Stakeholder management, Budget management, Contract negotiation, Strategic planning, Project lifecycle management

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Facilities Location: Rochester – Onsite Salary: £60,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: As Project Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of number of assigned projects to meet customer and business requirements. Typically these projects will be related to facilities and building services including maintenance, repair and refurbishment. The projects may be small, low value commissions up to medium value contracts up to £1M to £2M.It is expected that as Project Manager you will be competent in managing the key aspects of a project namely scope, schedule, finance, risk & opportunity, quality, resources and stakeholders. You should be able to accurately define project objectives to meet specific outcomes and be capable of meeting demanding timescales and budget constraints. The role covers the whole project lifecycle from initial inception and business case development, through the design and procurement process and onto the delivery, commissioning and handover phases. You will also have responsibility for managing customer expectations and ensuring they have a positive experience through the project. Core duties: You will Assist the customer in defining project requirements, lead negotiations and coordinate client and supplier teams and set the overall project strategy and objectives You will assemble an effective project team and provide direction and support to the team to ensure successful delivery You will identify, track and mitigate project risk and realise opportunities to enhance project performance You will have management of customer relationships and expectations, ensuring regular communication and delivery of project status reports You will manage assigned relationships with major suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure all contracts are delivered and that issues are effectively addressed You will complete post-project evaluations and learning from experience to determine how well a project was delivered, were benefits realised and if adjustments to processes are needed You will be responsible for compliance with current legislative requirements, statutory regulations and guidance and codes of practice; adherence to corporate governance, business procedures and process, and management of health & safety to the appropriate standards Essential Skills: You will have demonstrable track record of successful project management of a varied project workload You will have experience in the facilities, building services or construction related industries You will have knowledge and experience of commercial contracts and procurement You will have People management experience, particularly managing a team for effective project delivery You will have experience of working with relevant health & safety legislation and the CDM Regulations You will be educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant experience of project delivery in an engineering or construction related industry The Site Services team: The primary responsibility of the team is to ensure the safe and secure operation of the Rochester Business Centre (RBC) 32 Acre site. This entails overseeing the provision of services from the Facilities, Security, and Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) departments. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 6th may 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of facilities and building services projects, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements. Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the project lifecycle.