MBDA is looking to recruit an experienced and professional Project Manager to join its CSS Infrastructure Projects Team. The role will be prioritised to support UK Export Projects, but will also provide support to different MBDA National Company (NatCo) projects as required by workload demand
Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience 
Location: Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: We endeavour to offer a Hybrid working pattern.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
You will be involved in all design and construction activities from requirements capture and Infrastructure Programme development, to appointment and management of consultants who will lead design activities, to oversight of construction and handover / acceptance phases.
*Leading of, or participation in, the collection of customer requirements and in establishing necessary in-country laws, regulations and standards which will govern design.
*Translate the requirements and applicable in-country codes and standards and harmonise those requirements with the technical and end-user requirements needed to develop proposals for storage, maintenance and operations of munitions and associated systems.
*Managing and delivering the Projects to Time, Cost and Quality (TCQ) targets.
*Organising Projects and establishing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS), proposing infrastructure solutions and associated services, authorising major decisions, validating design and site integration as well as managing risks and opportunities.
*Possess the courage to speak-up and challenge, where applicable, projects which may be off-track or at risk in order to ensure maximum customer satisfaction is achieved in all endeavours.
*Continually apply best-practice working and demonstrate safe working practices to ensure that MBDA maintains its duty of care towards all employees.
*Participate to the technical validation at gates between projects phases (design, construction, etc.).
*Develop and maintain the team repository of projects, good practices and harmonized methods.
*Be a source of expert advice and technical excellence for any infrastructure topic within the company.
*Develop opportunities for the team in participating actively to commercial campaigns.
*Contribution and involvement in establishing contracts.
What we’re looking for from you:
*Successfully develop enduring relationships with the Customer Community. Galvanising that relationship by demonstrating an ability to accurately capture and develop customer requirements.
*Able to translate to accurately harmonise requirements between UK Regulations, In-Country Regulations and Technical Requirements.
*Manage and deliver all Projects to Time, Cost and Quality (TCQ) targets.
*Organise Projects and establishing optimal WBS and OBS
*Propose infrastructure solutions and associated services, authorising major decisions, validating design and site integration as well as managing risks and opportunities.
*Able to challenge, where applicable, projects which may be off-track or at risk in order to ensure maximum customer satisfaction is achieved in all endeavours.
*Apply best-practice working and demonstrate safe working practices to ensure that MBDA maintains its duty of care towards all employees.
*Participate to the technical validation at gates between projects phases (design, construction, etc.).
*Ability to exploit opportunities for the team in participating actively to commercial campaigns.
*Contribution and involvement in establishing contracts.
*Ability to effectively communicate within MBDA and with multinational customers
*Contribution to updating of MBDA Export Infrastructure BMS Processes and Policies
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
*Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
*Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
*Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
*Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
*Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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