Project Manager

Job Details

• Canberra

The Role

Work for a global high-end design house and technical consulting firm solving complex real-world problems.

We Design. We Guide. We Protect. We Sustain. We Train. We Transform

Learn more about your next company - (Welcome to BMT)

BMT is a leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy with a reputation for excellence. We're driven by a belief that things can always be better, safer, greener, and more efficient. We provide our customers with the capability, capacity, and confidence to enable them to make the right decisions at the right time by drawing upon the expertise of over 1,300 professionals located in UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia Pacific, and the Americas.

Delivering independent, complex design and consultancy capabilities for over 37 years, we pride ourselves on being equipped to support our customers to tackle the most complex design and systems issues, and challenges, which enables the industry to deliver safer, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient shipping for the future. We draw upon a wide range of experience and expertise to provide high-quality, high value products and services across the maritime sector. The group's assets are held in beneficial ownership for employees.

Your next exciting job opportunity:

We are seeking expressions highly skilled and motivated Project Managers in Canberra; your primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage projects within the Defence maritime sector. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects, adhering to strict deadlines, budget constraints, and quality standards.

In this role you will be able to:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation. Identify critical milestones and dependencies and establish a clear project roadmap.
• Effectively engage and manage stakeholders at all levels, including defence authorities, naval personnel, contractors, and suppliers. Maintain strong relationships and ensure effective communication channels are established and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and assess potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Proactively monitor risks throughout the project and implement appropriate contingency plans to minimize their impact on project outcomes.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of resources while maintaining cost control. Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely acquisition of necessary equipment and materials.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and adjust schedules as required. Anticipate potential delays or obstacles and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Establish quality standards and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and specifications. Implement quality control measures, conduct regular inspections, and address any non-conformities promptly.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, progress updates, and presentations to key stakeholders. Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, change requests, and other project-related records.
• Provide effective leadership to project teams, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Delegate tasks, monitor performance, and provide guidance and support as needed.

Relevant Education, Experience, and Skills:

Essential:

• Extensive experience in project management, specifically within the defence maritime sector
• In-depth knowledge of defence maritime systems, equipment, and technologies.
• Strong understanding of defence procurement processes and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Flexibility and adaptability to navigate through changing project requirements and priorities.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience with defence maritime systems integration and interoperability.
• Familiarity with naval vessel construction, maintenance, or modernisation.
• AGSVA Security Clearance - NV1 and above

BMT Careers:

We draw upon a wide range of experience to provide high-quality, high-value products and services.

To be the best, We recruit the best - naval architects, engineering consultants, maritime and marine engineers, risk consultants, environmental scientists, offshore energy experts and Project Managers with a proven pedigree. Each year we also take on many graduates through our early careers programme.

BMT have a brain-rich culture nurtured by our belief in liberating the talent of our people. We want our employees to be part of our future success, which is why we support them throughout their careers, helping today's recruits become the experts of tomorrow. BMT offer outstanding opportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting projects at locations around the globe that supports retaining skilled talent, resulting in low staff turnover compared to other companies in our sector.

Join our talent community - Whether we're hiring for a role right now or planning for upcoming work when we find great people, we want to connect with them and keep the conversation going. Being part of our talent community means you'll be kept up to date with current vacancies, new job alerts, events we think you might be interested in and kept top of mind for opportunities that match your skillset and capability.

BMT Recruitment Process:

• Submit your application.
• Screening & skills evaluation.
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Referee and Pre-Employment Checks
• Pre-Employment Medical
• BMT Employment Offer!

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Our Benefits:

Our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive. We value your contribution by offering the following benefits -

• Competitive salary offering
• A performance-related bonus scheme based on personal, and company performance.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), comprising confidential health, legal and financial advice on a 24/7 basis.
• Learning and Development opportunities to support you in achieving your business and personal objectives and releasing your full potential.
• We are passionate about driving culture to embed sustainability into the core of our business.
• We are a workplace that values diversity and individual talents.

BMT genuinely believe everyone performs at their best when they have the flexibility to make working for BMT work best for you! we are interested in speaking to skilled talent with ADF capabilities regardless of where your located within Australia, We have offices located in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth and offer flexible work arrangements including work from home and hybrid.

Embracing Sustainability:

Through science, technology, and engineering, we are embracing sustainability across the entirety of our business to make a real difference. We see global challenges as opportunities to support our customers in managing their impact and becoming more resilient. We are also on a mission to improve how we operate as a business, so that we can lead by best practice, and have a positive impact on the environment and our local communities.

Culture & Diversity:

BMT is an equal opportunities employer, committed to an inclusive culture where our employees feel a sense of belonging, and encourage diversity among our global workforces. Our genuine guarantee to always recruit, retain and motivate the best possible talent into our business and pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought is sought after and valued.

We regularly review our policies and practices from recruitment and selection to development and progression with an equity lens to ensure that everyone regardless of their gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, age, ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, life circumstance or marital status have what they need to succeed and thrive at BMT.

BMT continuously promote diversity awareness throughout the organisation at a global level through our employee learning and by recognising and celebrating our employees' contributions, diverse background, and life experiences. Furthermore, we actively encourage everyone to improve the workplace and work together against harassment, bullying and discrimination.

Our Values:

We believe that an organisation can only be number one in its market if everyone in it works together as one. How we behave is just as important as what we do and BMT has a strong set of values that are embedded into the foundation for all our activities. Trust I Innovation I Passion I Respect I Collaboration

Notice to Recruitment Agency & Related Services:

Please note BMT receive job applications exclusively via our ATS system only. BMT do not warrant or agree to any unsolicited CVs submitted via any contact method including physical hard copies left with any employee at BMT or within our operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email, and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee.

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