Works Services Engineer

Job title: Construction Project Manager

Location: Warton/Samlesbury – On site

Salary: £41,361+ depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting our lead project managers across all project phases following the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with company and departmental quality procedures

• Leading small work packages and/or small independent projects

• Participating in a diverse internal network of teams and external customers

• Leading, developing and motivating assigned staff to ensure they are aware of and capable of meeting their accountabilities

• Working with our lead project managers, interpreting the complex customer requirements, supporting preparation of designs, implementing plans, specification approvals and financial business cases

• Participating in procuring, collaborating and driving multi-discipline professional consultant teams in respect of the development of facilities including new buildings, major building refurbishments and large scale utility infrastructure upgrades

• Safe management and co-ordination of onsite contractor activities

• Taking responsibility for all installations in accordance with the current company, statutory health & safety legislation, building control and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)

• Delivering best value and customer satisfaction by maintaining relationships with a range of suppliers

• Providing budgetary and financial control for defined work packages under your control and reporting to the lead project manager

Your skills and experiences:

• Apprenticeship, HNC/D or Degree qualified in Construction or Building Services is ideal, however other disciplines and experience within the Built Environment may be considered (eg. Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Management, Building Services, Energy and Sustainability, Construction Development Management, Real Estate Planning and Master Planning etc)

• Knowledge of construction and/or manufacturing plant & equipment installations

• Understanding of managing contractors and ensuring construction Health & Safety in full compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Investment Projects Team:

As a Construction – Project Manager, you will act as a client-side project manager to ensure successful delivery of the design, planning and construction of a wide range of facility upgrade and estates projects across the BAE Systems sites. These projects can vary and could include; key infrastructure upgrades, utilities installation or removal, building refurbishments, new buildings and installation of plant & equipment to provide manufacturing capability.

This role will provide you with a variety of work across all aspects of running a manufacturing environment and large secure industrial sites. This role could involve occasional travel within the UK. Overseas opportunities may arise if deemed necessary in the design or delivery of a project and is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge & experience.

In this role, you will make your mark from day one as you ensure the successful delivery of the design, planning and construction of a wide range of facility projects across the BAE Systems sites. You will enjoy a diverse workday as you get involved in large scale redevelopment across our sites, which will include estates projects, new industrial buildings, major building refurbishments and large-scale utility infrastructure upgrades including plant and equipment installations.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.