Job summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been set up to provide health security and health protection for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We will act like no other organisation previously to mitigate threats to health before they materialise. UKHSA will build the nation's health resilience and security, strengthening our ability to detect and monitor infectious diseases and external threats to health. Using robust evidence and world-leading expertise, we will go deeper to analyse threats to health, and how best to prevent and control them. UKHSA will ensure a system-wide response in partnership with local authorities, NHS, academia, global professional institutes, and industry. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Capital Works Programme Team which is within the Porton Estates, Engineering and Facilities group. The team are responsible for maintaining regulatory and compliant facilities to meet current and future business objectives within the following areas: Engineering Maintenance Environmental sustainability Facilities services Capital works projects Main duties of the job As Senior Project Manager you will support the Capital Works Programme Manager in delivering Porton's Capital Programme working closely with the site's business units and will be responsible for the delivery of capital projects up to an approximate value of £5m in accordance with UKHSA's Project Management Procedures Manual and cover all stages of Government Procurement Strategy. You will lead on the day to day running of a project(s) that are typically moderate to high in complexity. These are likely to influence the UKHSA long term outcomes, goals or in year strategic objectives.You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the project, ensuring that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. You will have effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and will play a key role in project governance, working with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefit realisation. The Senior Project Manager role is part of the government project delivery profession and UKHSA's project delivery resource model. This role is aligned to the Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF) career pathway Project Manager 3. You can find more information about the PDCF on the gov.uk homepage (search "Project Delivery Capability Framework"). About us We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £54,416 to £64,485 a year Per annum, Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 919-ROG-302406-EXT Job locations UKHSA Porton Manor Farm Road Salisbury SP4 0JG Job description Job responsibilities Main Responsibilities: Provide effective leadership to the project team by motivating team members to meet project goals. Develop and maintain project plans and determine appropriate delivery methodology. Setting project controls, managing performance and report progress to sponsors. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to the stage, effectively managing the transition between phases. Develop and draft the business case, seeking input from specialists as necessary. Lead the development of the budget and track project spend. Deliver the agreed business case benefits and outcomes. Monitor the longer-term delivery of benefits against the business case, ensuring an appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place. Identify key stakeholders, internal and external, and effectively manage these relationships. Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions, escalating as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies. Identify, evaluate and document lessons learned during the project. Support effective governance and decision making. Provide project reports, engaging in processes that hold you accountable for delivery. Engage with assurance reviews and support recommended action. Co-ordinate project assurance processes and gateway reviews. Ensure exceptional project and change management is delivered across the portfolio, using recognised UKHSA methods and governance Role model commitment to personal development, promoting individual and team performance through support, guidance, and coaching. An active member of the UKHSA Project Delivery Profession Community. You will be assessed on the below 9 essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Essential Criteria Significant experience of successfully managing several complex projects ideally within infrastructure, construction refurbishment and replacement programmes using NEC and JCT contracts covering planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management, risk and issue management. Experience in the design and operation of engineering plant and systems, process and research equipment and corresponding facilities together with detailed knowledge of validation and commissioning techniques and principles Detailed knowledge and experience of project methodologies and frameworks, governance, assurance, planning, requirements management and change control in a project or programme environment. Working knowledge of business case development, benefits management, and commercial and procurement processes. A visible leader with experience of promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity, respecting differences. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, collaborating across boundaries. Excellent communication skills demonstrated through the ability to influence and challenge effectively at a senior level. Ability to work well under pressure, with multiple tasks, in a fast-changing and ambiguous environment, with a keen attention to detail. Knowledge and experience of Project Management Methodology supported by professional qualifications such as: APM Project Management Qualification,APM Chartered Project Professional Selection Process Details Please note you will not be able to upload yourCV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible.Please do not email us your CV Stage 1: Application & Sift Success profiles This vacancy is using success profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience, and strengths. You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 9 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1500 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplications we willlonglistinto 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria In order to be shortlisted you must meet all and some of the essential criteria listed above. Shortlisting : In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: significant experience of successfully managing several complex projects ideally within infrastructure, construction refurbishment and replacement programmes using NEC and JCT contracts covering planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management, risk and issue management If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Behaviours, strengths and experience will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Leadership Working Together Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Experience: There will be a 10 minute Presentation with the title Delivery of Complex Projects in the Healthcare Environment. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internalapplicants). Location This role is being offered as office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton Down. If based at one of our scientific campuses, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of timeUK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Job description Job responsibilities Main Responsibilities: Provide effective leadership to the project team by motivating team members to meet project goals. Develop and maintain project plans and determine appropriate delivery methodology. Setting project controls, managing performance and report progress to sponsors. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to the stage, effectively managing the transition between phases. Develop and draft the business case, seeking input from specialists as necessary. Lead the development of the budget and track project spend. Deliver the agreed business case benefits and outcomes. Monitor the longer-term delivery of benefits against the business case, ensuring an appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place. Identify key stakeholders, internal and external, and effectively manage these relationships. Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions, escalating as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies. Identify, evaluate and document lessons learned during the project. Support effective governance and decision making. Provide project reports, engaging in processes that hold you accountable for delivery. Engage with assurance reviews and support recommended action. Co-ordinate project assurance processes and gateway reviews. Ensure exceptional project and change management is delivered across the portfolio, using recognised UKHSA methods and governance Role model commitment to personal development, promoting individual and team performance through support, guidance, and coaching. An active member of the UKHSA Project Delivery Profession Community. You will be assessed on the below 9 essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Essential Criteria Significant experience of successfully managing several complex projects ideally within infrastructure, construction refurbishment and replacement programmes using NEC and JCT contracts covering planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management, risk and issue management. Experience in the design and operation of engineering plant and systems, process and research equipment and corresponding facilities together with detailed knowledge of validation and commissioning techniques and principles Detailed knowledge and experience of project methodologies and frameworks, governance, assurance, planning, requirements management and change control in a project or programme environment. Working knowledge of business case development, benefits management, and commercial and procurement processes. A visible leader with experience of promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity, respecting differences. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, collaborating across boundaries. Excellent communication skills demonstrated through the ability to influence and challenge effectively at a senior level. Ability to work well under pressure, with multiple tasks, in a fast-changing and ambiguous environment, with a keen attention to detail. Knowledge and experience of Project Management Methodology supported by professional qualifications such as: APM Project Management Qualification,APM Chartered Project Professional Selection Process Details Please note you will not be able to upload yourCV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible.Please do not email us your CV Stage 1: Application & Sift Success profiles This vacancy is using success profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience, and strengths. You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 9 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1500 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplications we willlonglistinto 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria In order to be shortlisted you must meet all and some of the essential criteria listed above. Shortlisting : In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: significant experience of successfully managing several complex projects ideally within infrastructure, construction refurbishment and replacement programmes using NEC and JCT contracts covering planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management, risk and issue management If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Behaviours, strengths and experience will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Leadership Working Together Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Experience: There will be a 10 minute Presentation with the title Delivery of Complex Projects in the Healthcare Environment. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internalapplicants). Location This role is being offered as office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton Down. If based at one of our scientific campuses, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of timeUK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Person Specification Application form and Statement of Suitability Essential Application form and Statement of Suitability Behaviours Essential Leadership Working together Communicating and Influencing Making effective decisions Delivering at pace Presentation Essential Presentation Person Specification Application form and Statement of Suitability Essential Application form and Statement of Suitability Behaviours Essential Leadership Working together Communicating and Influencing Making effective decisions Delivering at pace Presentation Essential Presentation Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name UK Health Security Agency Address UKHSA Porton Manor Farm Road Salisbury SP4 0JG Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)