BAE Systems

FCAS Investments Projects Programme & Bid Manager

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Job Title\: FCAS Investments Projects Programme & Bid Manager

Location\: Warton - 4 days a week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Grade\: GG13

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

As an FCAS Investments Projects Programme & Bid Manager, you will be leading and coordinating the required Project Management support and governance of Infrastructure and Construction Strategy and Delivery. Being capable of anticipating and autonomously assessing the impact of customer decisions through all functional areas considering the impact on such elements as Finance, Delivery, Schedule, Bid, Resourcing, Recruitment and Risk. Offering a solution focused service to the HoD and your peers.

Core duties\:

  • Ensuring compliance and alignment with the aircraft programmes FCAS Secure Infrastructure team, and at times their external customer, on all matters related to the creation, submission, approval and reporting of the Investment Projects Bid process.
  • Coordinating the master Infrastructure and Facilities Services (I&FS) Integrated Master Schedule. Working with the Scheduling Hub, Delivery Managers, FCAS programme, Consultants and other critical functions to ensure a fully logic linked position
  • Being responsible for alignment with the central function on all matters Project Control on behalf of the FCAS IP department at both Portfolio and Project level. Ensuring consistency on reporting with our customers and peer functions
  • Supporting in the down selection, management and governance of an externally procured Strategic Delivery Partner in regards PM services. Likely including a performance management criterion under a form of Alliance contract
  • The management, recruitment, succession and development planning of your team aligned to both I&FS and the PM functions processes. At times shaping and influencing delivery through others

Essential Skills\:

  • PM Qualification, Degree, or equivalent experience
  • Commercial and/or construction experience
  • Ability to lead and manage a small team of people in delivering their objectives individually and collectively
  • Significant experience of influencing internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience applying problem solving techniques to present complex situations and effectively report on project, programme and / or portfolio performance to senior leadership / stakeholders

The FCAS Estates & Infrastructure Team\:

In the role of FCAS Investment Projects (IP), Programme & Bid Integration Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Head of FCAS Estates & Infrastructure and his Delivery Managers in development of an Estates and Infrastructure PM solution for the FCAS business.

The portfolio of works in expected to run for a c.10-year period and amass to a total spend on buildings and infrastructure alone in excess of £2bn, over 70-100 individual projects. In this role you will make a key addition to a newly formed department and management team.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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 July 2026