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Who we are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
What we do
We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.
Location: Brecon Barracks (on site role)
Salary: Competitive + Company car/Car allowance
Full time, Permanent
Lead the Way as a Project Manager at VIVO!
Are you ready to take charge of impactful projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment? At VIVO, we’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of Billable Works, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while delivering outstanding value and service.
In this role, you’ll lead project delivery from start to finish, working closely with supply chain teams, local representatives, and site managers to align priorities and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. You’ll monitor performance indicators, review risk assessments, and ensure all work aligns with statutory regulations and the MoD’s carbon reduction goals. Your proactive approach to managing the Maximo system, resolving complaints, and supporting optimal solutions will be instrumental in achieving success.
A skilled communicator, you’ll manage costs, stakeholder expectations, and contract risks with sound commercial acumen and ensure financial commitments align with operational needs. Your leadership will inspire teams to deliver projects that consistently meet KPIs and exceed expectations.
This role will see you project managing the construction and refurbishments of a wide variety of buildings, from medical centres and office buildings to aircraft hangars.
What You Need To Do The Job
To excel in this role, you’ll bring demonstrable experience in supervising staff in cradle to grave project management within the construction industry, including leading operational teams, managing stakeholders, controlling costs, and overseeing safe systems of work. Your expertise in planning, directing, and controlling activities will ensure proactive performance management and effective problem-solving.
You’ll hold an HND-level qualification in Building/Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related disciplines) or equivalent experience. A management-level qualification in health and safety, such as SMSTS, is essential, alongside developed IT skills in tools like Excel and Word.
At VIVO, we’re committed to fostering professional growth. Through continuing professional development, you’ll stay at the forefront of industry advancements while working on projects that make a difference.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire teams, and deliver excellence in project management, this is your opportunity to shine. Join VIVO as a Project Manager and drive success across our portfolio. Apply now!
What We Offer:
* 6% employee matched pension contribution
* Single private medical cover
* Company car or car allowance
* Life assurance 2 x salary
* Rewards Hub
VIVO Defence Services
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.