Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is bringing a critical capability in-house - and you'll be the person who builds it from the ground up.

As our new Civils & Facilities Project Manager, you'll establish and lead the civil engineering and facilities management function for GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage (PC&S) North Europe business. This is a rare opportunity to shape something that doesn't yet exist: building the team, setting the direction, and owning both the day-to-day operation and the long-term vision for our Rugby site and beyond.

You'll be the go-to person for everything from major construction projects to ensuring our people have a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment to do their best work. You'll bring together diverse teams, internal and contracted, and translate complexity into reliable delivery.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Civil & Construction Project Delivery

·        Lead civil, structural, and workspace projects from concept through to handover including surveys, design input, budgeting, contractor selection, delivery, commissioning, and sign-off.

·        Discharge principal designer and principal contractor duties under the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015 for refurbishment, construction, and enabling works.

·        Ensure all civil works are planned and executed with appropriate risk assessments, method statements, permits, and safe systems of work.

Facilities Operations & Compliance

·        Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and appearance of manufacturing, test, warehouse, office, and external areas across the Rugby site.

·        Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) programmes for building systems including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning), electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and structural fabric.

·        Ensure statutory compliance across electrical, gas, water, fire safety, and F-Gas systems maintaining all associated records, registers, and documentation.

Asset Management & Planning

·        Develop and maintain asset condition surveys, planned preventative maintenance schedules, and long-term refurbishment plans for building fabric and civil infrastructure.

·        Establish structural, roof, and drainage inspection regimes with defined frequencies and competent-person sign-off.

Budget & Commercial Management

·        Prepare, manage, and report on budgets for civil maintenance, building fabric, office improvements, and capital projects - identifying cost-saving and energy-efficiency opportunities.

·        Build business cases to support facility investment and capital expenditure (CapEx) decisions.

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

·        Supervise and develop a facilities and civils team, including soft services staff and contracted partners.

·        Manage site security arrangements, access control, and visitor and contractor management including protection of restricted areas and sensitive manufacturing processes.

·        Coordinate across production, engineering, and other teams to ensure delivery has minimal impact on operations.

Who You Are

You're a collaborative, solutions-focused professional who thrives when the environment is complex and the stakes are high. You know how to keep things moving, bring people with you, and build something that lasts.

You will also bring:

·        The ability to respond quickly and accurately to unplanned situations. Facilities rarely go wrong on schedule, and your instinct for triage and resolution keeps the business running.

·        A track record of navigating complex environments where project delivery and live operations intersect.

·        Experience working in facilities with older, legacy buildings where adaptability and problem-solving are daily requirements.

·        A commercial mindset. Managing multi-million pound budgets, driving supplier value, and identifying where savings can be made without compromising quality.

·        A data-informed approach to preventive maintenance, record-keeping, and compliance.

·        Strong communication and influencing skills across a wide range of stakeholders.

·        A clear risk management approach, particularly where civil scope integrates with defence or infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

Required

·        Significant experience in civil engineering, construction project management, or facilities management with demonstrable responsibility for end-to-end project delivery.

·        Proven experience discharging CDM Regulations 2015 duties as principal designer or principal contractor.

·        Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health & Safety at Work Act, HSE (Health and Safety Executive) regulations, and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 standards.

·        Proven experience managing contractor relationships, procurement processes, and site safety controls.

·        Demonstrable experience managing multi-million pound budgets and building financial cases for investment.

Preferred

·        Experience in a manufacturing, defence, or industrial site environment, including familiarity with legacy building stock.

·        Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) tools; SAP knowledge is a plus.

·        A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Why GE Vernova

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer varied, competitive benefits designed to reward strong performance and support your personal and family needs. A healthy, balanced lifestyle means something different to everyone and we've built programmes to match the way you live and work. We also invest in your future, providing a clear path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

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