DIO – Project Support Manager

Job summary

Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!

Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The Project Support Manager will sit within MPP Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC)

This varied and exciting role provides support to the team, who are accountable and responsible for delivering complex Capital Infrastructure Delivery, with utmost focus on Performance, Cost & Time and proactively managing our supply chain to perform, ensuring delivery of both Life Cycle Replacement or Betterment outcomes.

The position will operate within the Major Programmes and Projects (MPP) Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) facing team and as such will deliver infrastructure projects for the customers, CSOC.

We are currently operating a Hybrid working model with an expectation of at least 60% of your working time to be spent in the office or on a project site.

It is important to note that this position requires Developed Vetting, meaning you will have to have lived in the UK for the last ten years. It is also a reserved position so is open to Sole UK Nationals only.

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Person specification

In your day-to-day role you will find yourself undertaking the following:

• Support Project Managers in all aspects of the delivery of various defence infrastructure projects.
• Work with the Senior Project Manager to Identify and set appropriate project controls, tracking and reporting delivery against milestones and budgets.
• Drive accuracy in cost forecasting (including the use of IMS & CP&F), providing critical support to the Project Manager in estimating and planning works.
• Identify and supervise project risks and issues and ensure effective change management processes exist.
• Manage project partners and connect with them at all levels.
• Support team PMO activities and act as a point of contact for internal DIO stakeholders.
• Support regular commitments including team meetings and audit activities.
• Schedule and run project resources.
• Act as key DIO Point of Contact for all Secure Project Office queries and responsibilities.
• Assist in delivery of benefits against the business case and ensure appropriate approvals and assurance plans are in place.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks including analysis of issues and preparation of management papers for information and decision; supporting specific development tasks as directed.
• Act as deputy PM on project workstreams and in absence of other project team members.
• Provide support across the programme portfolio when required on project works to promote collaboration.
• Undertake ICT requirements including document transfer between systems and carrying out audit checks

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence
Due to the nature of the role there will be a need for travel to various DIO sites that are inaccessible by other transport means.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Professional Framework

DIO operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. DIO reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Within DIO each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.

Learning & Development

In DIO we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing:

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Alternative working practices such as working from home
• Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
• 25 days Annual Leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days after 5 years' service
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Most sites have free onsite parking, access to Gyms, Sports & Social clubs, On site shops and subsidised canteens

Hybrid Working

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office or on site, subject to capacity. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the vacancy holder (see advert for contact details). This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Due to the nature of the role and the IT systems you will be required to use on a regular basis, this role will require you to be in office in Northwood approx. 3 days a week. There may also be some travel required to other sites.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at