You'll act as a trusted advisor to customers, working collaboratively with DIO Programme Managers, military representatives, and end users to understand operational priorities and develop practical, value-for-money solutions that meet both current and future estate requirements. You'll also identify opportunities to support the MOD's Net Zero carbon reduction targets by embedding sustainable solutions into project delivery wherever possible.

A key part of the role will involve managing risk, resolving project challenges, and ensuring all Billable Works documentation is completed accurately and maintained in accordance with VIVO processes. You'll provide clear reporting on project progress, budgets, and performance while ensuring financial commitments and delivery milestones are achieved.

As a senior leader within the business, you'll champion continuous improvement, driving high standards across your team while creating a positive environment where people are supported to grow and succeed. You'll ensure regular performance reviews and development plans are in place for your Project Managers, sharing best practice and encouraging continuous professional development to strengthen capability across the wider team.

About You

You'll have significant experience managing construction, infrastructure, or facilities management projects, together with a proven track record of leading operational teams and successfully delivering programs of work against demanding KPIs, budgets, and timescales.

You'll be a confident and collaborative leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of building trusted relationships with customers, Defence stakeholders, contractors, and colleagues alike. You'll enjoy developing people, providing technical guidance, and creating an environment where your team can thrive while delivering exceptional service.

You'll have strong experience managing project budgets, forecasting costs, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety legislation, and safe systems of work. You'll be commercially aware, solutions-focused, and comfortable making informed decisions that balance operational priorities with customer expectations and value for money.

You'll hold an HND or equivalent qualification in Building, Civil Engineering, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, alongside a management-level Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, are essential, together with a commitment to continuing professional development.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead high-profile projects, develop talented project managers, and make a lasting impact across one of the UK's most important estates, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Company car/car allowance
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance 2x annual salary
• 1x professional subscription per year

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 organization 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.