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Site Infrastructure Delivery and Asset Manager (SIDAM)

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UK Ministry of Defence

Jan 27

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You should be proactive, adept at prioritizing tasks, able to handle tight deadlines, resilient, decisive, and possess a good sense of humor to thrive in this challenging role.
  • You will manage risk compliance, oversee asset management, coordinate minor projects, allocate funding, ensure FDIS utilization, advise on major projects, and support operational output.

Requirements

  • This is a challenging but interesting role, the first step on the ladder of a rewarding career working in Defence Infrastructure. We are looking for a proactive person, who is adept at prioritising a demanding workload, initiating, and taking work forward, often to tight deadlines, and covering a wide range of issues. Above all, having a sense of humour, a resilient approach, and being able to make a decision, then you are the person we are looking for!

Responsibilities

  • The Post Holder is responsible for:
  • Safe & Legal Risk Management 10%
  • The SIDAM is responsible for ensuring the HOE maintains a risk balanced position on Safe and Legal compliance, through effective engagement and collaboration across the Establishment Infrastructure Enterprise (DIO and IP), wider Technical subject matter experts (NI Risk and Safety lead, DIO COE, and IP), and using the Asset Safety Reports (ASR) on the Asset Information Portal (AIP). Working with the DIO and IP, to inform and advise on prioritising S&L works that need to be complete IY and ensuring a plan is in place for those S&L works that are required in future years.
  • The SIDAM is also responsible for ensuring that any Infrastructure cause of Capability risk is captured correctly on POL via the HOE's risk point of contact.
  • Asset Management 30%
  • The SIDAM is responsible for the undertaking and utilisation of asset management activities across the establishment, understanding asset management priorities and using evidence to inform asset management decisions. The SIDAM should demonstrate collaborative working with HoE, DIO, and IPs to develop Asset Management plans, including life-cycle programmes, to maintain, sustain and where required, change, to realise best value from assets.
  • Providing recommendations for future planning based on trends, themes, and evidence to form long-term strategic plans, by utilising Asset Management systems (AIP).
  • The SIDAM is also responsible for the management of Establishment Programmes and must ensure that Asset Management is fully embedded. The SIDAM should regularly review and adapt the Establishment Programme to encapsulate stakeholders’ priorities, ensuring that strategic plans align with Asset Management in Defence Policy.
  • Minor Prog 20%
  • The SIDAM is the Navy Infra SME working with the establishment team (DIO and IP) to maintain a comprehensive understanding of all tasks that sit within the Min Prog. The SIDAM is responsible for the project management of all Min Prog tasks, providing updates at regular programme boards highlighting risks to delivery and presenting options for recovery. Development of all funding and approval forms/documents in line with current thresholds and processed ensuring the requirement is captured at the outset and documented consistently from SoN to Handover.
  • Responsible for the regular review to inform and advise in support of prioritisation, with HoE, of future years projects, to ensure the prioritisation is reviewed and remains in line with HoE direction.
  • Allocated Funding 20%
  • As the HoE lead for Infrastructure, the SIDAM will develop and maintain a plan to utilise site allocated funding in support of HoE priorities, understanding the IP capacity to deliver and IY milestone management. SIDAM is responsible for ensuring prioritised allocated funding tasks are clearly articulated to the DIO site team, removing ambiguity, to ensure swift delivery of non-complex, low value tasks.
  • SIDAM must understand the IP capacity to deliver and be able to demonstrate effective use of site allocated funding to support requests for IY top ups.
  • FDIS Understanding 10%
  • As the HOE lead for Infrastructure at the Establishment, the SIDAM is to ensure they are competent on the terms and conditions of the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) contract to be able to engage with Establishment Infrastructure colleagues (DIO and IP) and also to ensure that Navy Command is fully exploiting, and getting best service out of, FDIS as part of their business as usual engagement.
  • MPP stakeholder 5%
  • As the Establishment subject matter expert, the SIDAM is a full member of any Major Projects team from Statement of Need (SON - RIBA Stage 0) to Handover (RIBA Stage 6) and then accepting on behalf of the HOE for use (RIBA Stage 7). Working with the Navy Infrastructure HQ IDAM, providing advice and guidance on as the Site Asset Management Plan, data on asset utilisation and laydown, providing the HOE view across the Establishment, and ensuring new assets are captured within the AMP and Establishment Programme for future MAINTAIN and SUSTAIN activities.
  • ISCMB 5%
  • The SIDAM is the Infrastructure Line of Development (ILOD) lead for In Service Capability Management Boards (ISCMB) for Equipment and capability already in service across Navy Command and other TLBs as lodgers. This element of the role is to provide Infrastructure advice and guidance on planning and delivery, but also to ensure that the ISCM Team are provided with options that meets their requirements, whether this is sustainment of existing or CHANGE.
  • The SIDAM is responsible for ensuring the Project team have the correct planning and actual costs; are aware of the different delivery routes; and options to achieving the output. The SIDAM will then ensure the relevant approvals is in place via the IPMO, and then track the delivery via the IPMO Monthly Regional Delivery (RD) Programme board.
  • Other tasks as required within the Establishment to support the HOE, and Operational output and NCHQ will be required, but not at the expense of the core role as outlined above.
  • Other tasks as required within the Establishment to support the HOE, and Operational output and NCHQ will be required, but not at the expense of the core role as outlined above.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Site Infrastructure Delivery and Asset Manager (SIDAM).

What is the work location for this position?

The position is based at HMS Sultan.

What are the working hours for this role?

The post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

What are the main responsibilities of the SIDAM?

The SIDAM is responsible for safe and legal risk management, asset management, managing minor programmes, allocated funding, understanding Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS), being a Major Projects stakeholder, and leading in-service capability management boards.

What are the top skills and attributes required for this position?

Candidates should possess strong prioritization skills, the ability to work under tight deadlines, effective decision-making skills, a collaborative approach, and resilience.

Is there a specific qualification needed for this role?

While specific qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in project management, asset management, or related fields is beneficial.

What kind of personal development opportunities are available?

The role offers personal and professional development, tailored learning, and the opportunity for apprenticeships that can lead to professional qualifications.

What benefits are included with the position?

Benefits include a salary of £36,530, a Civil Service pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), flexible working options, access to a confidential support service, and various discount schemes.

Is this position open to external applicants?

Yes, the position is open to external recruits who meet the nationality requirements.

What is the recruitment process for this position?

The recruitment process involves submitting a CV, a personal statement, and an assessment of specific behaviors, followed by an interview that includes a presentation.

Will travel expenses for interviews be reimbursed?

No, expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Are there any requirements regarding smoking in the workplace?

Yes, smoking and the use of all tobacco products are not permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment.

Is there a probation period for new hires?

Yes, external recruits who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

How is diversity and inclusion regarded in this position?

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities, including a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities.

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