Defence Business Services

4 weeks ago

Eastbury Berkshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
Our Building Services division deliver first class facilities management, including a key contract with the MoD where our in-house team of experts provides a range of hard , soft and project and lifecycle service at the main headquarters of the Ministry of Defence in North London, all within a complex, highly secure environment.
We currently seek a Head of Operations to manage the operational function requirements of both the Hard and Soft Facilities Management contracts, to meet the obligations and deliverables to the Service Level Agreement. The Operational functions include Planned, Reactive and Small-Scale Extra Works, and the provision of customer support functions. This key role sits within the Leadership team , reporting directly into the Project Director coordinating the operational works of your teams alonside the technical, H&S and performance teams to ensure all works are correctly planned and delivered to meet statutory and mandatory, and business requirements.
Manage operational workstreams – including Asset and Engineering, and Soft Services Support Services functions – to successfully deliver all contractual and Skanska business obligations and requirements. Operational workstreams may adapt to meet business needs.
* Develop the team so that all employees under your remit understand the contract deliverables for their department and are competent and suitably trained to achieve the required quality and output of work
* Work in partnership with the Senior Technical Manager and others to understand the solutions or recommendations for works and ensure that agreed solutions are implemented in line with legislative, contractual, mandatory, and statutory requirements
* Implement methodical work planning and scheduling and provide Management Information to ensure visibility of works performance.
* Manage the contracts and service delivery performance of outsourced services, for example, catering, cleaning, grounds maintenance and critical hard services service contracts.
* Accountable to achieve the financial and budgetary performance (Profit & Loss) of the direct and indirect resources required to deliver the operational services, working with the Commercial and other teams to ensure that all cost recovery and revenue opportunities are achieved, and our entitlements are applied as per the contract
* Actively engage and involved in Skanska’s quarterly forecast to review cost and revenue and measure performance in monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) reviews and help the team to prepare narratives on any variances. Help the team towards achieving revenue and GI targets and maximise where and when possible.
* Work collaboratively with the Client and Customer and engender a culture of customer focus with your and all site teams, taking ownership of business meetings to prepare agendas and capture minutes and actions.
Operational lead experience within Hard and Soft Facilities Management, being able to demonstrate knowledge and competency to lead operational and technical teams across both functions.
* Management of FM services within a PFI contract or Defence or Secure Environment preferable.
* Excellent Stakeholder Management skills are essential, being well experienced to work and communicate with frontline employees through to meeting (presenting, working with, and negotiating) with senior Clients and Customers.
* We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. Flexible working
The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business

  • Graduate System Support Engineers

    13 hours ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Defence Full time

    Our client, a specialist consultancy supporting the UK Defence sector, is seeking a Graduate Systems Support Engineer to join their team. This is a permanent position offering excellent opportunities for career development and growth. As a recent graduate, you will have the chance to learn and contribute to the design and delivery of support services for IT...

  • Head of FM Operations

    4 weeks ago

    Eastbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

    FM Project Director Northwood Company Overview We are Skanska Building Services, part of the Global Project development and construction Company – Skanska plc. Building Services are a leading facilities management company dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients. With a focus on both hard and soft FM solutions, we are committed to...

  • Capital Works Programme

    2 weeks ago

    Eastbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

    Full Time - 40 hrs per week Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We provide a complete facilities management solution for the Ministry of Defence Northwood HQ site in London. We provide all non-military support on-site, which...

  • Capital Works Programme

    2 weeks ago

    Eastbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

    Full Time - 40 hrs per week Location - Northwood Description and requirements Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We provide a complete facilities management solution for the Ministry of Defence Northwood HQ site in London....

  • Business Development Manager

    1 day ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Nicomatic Full time

    Do you have commercial experience selling into the defence industry? Nicomatic is a highly specialised company that operates in demanding sectors such as defence, aerospace, medical, and harsh industrial. not only providing bespoke products but also engineering services and solutions to add real value in their clients projects! Your efforts will contribute...

  • Business Development Manager

    1 day ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Nicomatic Full time

    Do you have commercial experience selling into the defence industry? * Want to work for a market leading electronics manufacturer? About Our Client Nicomatic is a highly specialised company that operates in demanding sectors such as defence, aerospace, medical, and harsh industrial. With a focus on mission-critical applications, they guarantee signal...

  • Telephone Business Development Manager

    1 day ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Nicomatic Full time

    Do you have commercial experience selling into the defence industry? * Nicomatic is a highly specialised company that operates in demanding sectors such as defence, aerospace, medical, and harsh industrial. not only providing bespoke products but also engineering services and solutions to add real value in their clients projects! Your efforts will...

  • Head of FM Operations

    3 weeks ago

    Eastbury, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

    FM Project DirectorNorthwoodCompany OverviewWe are Skanska Building Services, part of the Global Project development and construction Company – Skanska plc. Building Services are a leading facilities management company dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients. With a focus on both hard and soft FM solutions, we are committed to...

  • Sourcing Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE PLC Full time

    AWE is currently recruiting for a Sourcing Business Partner to join our growing team. As a Sourcing Business Partner, you will actively contribute towards securing short and long-term successful business for AWE and acting as single point of contact for all Supply Chain and Sourcing requirements for the assigned business area. **Package**:from £42,000 to...

  • Capital Works Programme

    2 weeks ago

    Eastbury, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

    Full Time - 40 hrs per weekLocation - NorthwoodDescription and requirementsSkanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.We provide a complete facilities management solution for the Ministry of Defence Northwood HQ site in London. We...

  • Commercial Driver

    3 weeks ago

    Eastbury, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

    We are Skanska Building Services, part of the Global Project development and construction Company – Skanska plc. Building Services are a leading facilities management company dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients. With a focus on both hard and soft FM solutions,Driver - Position Overview & PurposeBased on our prestigious PFI, defence...

  • Business Development Manager

    1 day ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Nicomatic Full time

    Do you have commercial experience selling into the defence industry? Want to work for a market leading electronics manufacturer? About Our Client Nicomatic is a highly specialised company that operates in demanding sectors such as defence, aerospace, medical, and harsh industrial. With a focus on mission-critical applications, they guarantee signal...

  • Integration, Verification,Validation Systems Engineer

    7 days ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Defence Full time

    Overview Important: Due to the nature of the role, all candidates will need to be prepared to undertake DV clearance and therefore as a minimum be living in the UK 10 years. Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials. Want to Join a business who's capabilities address the highest classification levels of High Grade and Type 1...

  • Business Development Manager

    7 days ago

    Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time

    We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join a well-established, family-run SME based in Gloucester. Your role will be to promote the brand and product portfolio with emphasis on gaining market share with the building services sector in supplying heat pumps to varying channels. You will also liaise on a regular basis with an agreed...

  • Service Centre Machinist

    4 weeks ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Orion Electrotech Manufacturing Full time

    Our client, who is in the space & defence industry is currently looking for an experienced Machinist to join them on a permanent basis in Reading.

  • Service Centre Machinist

    4 weeks ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Orion Electrotech Manufacturing Full time

    Our client, who is in the space & defence industry is currently looking for an experienced Machinist to join them on a permanent basis in Reading.

  • German Speaking Business Development Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Theale, Berkshire, United Kingdom WR Engineering Full time

    Business Development Manager - Electronic Components Are you a passionate sales professional with a sound knowledge of electronic products? Does the opportunity to work with big name brands appeal? I have a brand new opportunity to join a supplier of bespoke electronic solutions spanning display technology, connectors, printers, fans, ESD protection, and...

  • Maintenance Service Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom Adept Services Ltd Full time

    We are looking to recruit a full time Maintenance Services Planner and Coordinator for a busy maintenance company based in Thatcham, Berkshire. You will be based full time at their head office but some travel to customer sites and client meetings may be required in the future, so you will have to be a car owner / driver. Job hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm...

  • Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Morrison Water Services Full time

    Morrison Water Services is seeking a talented Programme Business Analyst to join our dynamic team within the Capital Delivery team and working for the Thames Water contract. As the Programme Business Analyst you will need to collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for the projects within Capital Delivery....

  • Customer Service Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Thatcham, Berkshire, United Kingdom Adept Services Ltd Full time

    We are looking to recruit a full time Customer Services administrator for a busy maintenance company based in Thatcham, Berkshire. You will be based full time at their head office but some travel to customer sites and client meetings may be required in the future, so you will have to be a car owner / driver. Job hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to...