At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse construction projects that make a real impact in a unique defence environment.
- Company: Join a respected organisation with a focus on impactful project delivery.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term career growth and exposure to unique projects.
- Why this job: Shape environments that support nationally significant activities while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Project management experience and knowledge of construction regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 58349 - 71315 £ per year.
Project Manager in Shoeburyness, Essex
Salary: £50,400 - £56,000 + Excellent Benefits
37 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working | Minimum 3 Days On Site
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in construction, estates, or capital project delivery? We are seeking a Project Manager to join a busy Estates Management team responsible for delivering a varied portfolio of projects across a unique and operational defence environment.
This is an opportunity to manage projects that make a tangible impact, from refurbishment and maintenance programmes through to specialist technical repairs, site improvements, sustainability initiatives, and new-build developments. You will work within a complex estate where no two projects are the same, providing challenge, variety, and the chance to influence environments that support nationally significant activities.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will take ownership of a range of construction and estates projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and procurement through to delivery, handover, and project close-out. You will collaborate with contractors, consultants, procurement teams, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of multiple estates, construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and related projects
- Develop project delivery strategies alongside internal stakeholders and procurement teams
- Define project scope, budgets, programmes, and governance arrangements
- Manage project performance, risks, costs, and reporting throughout delivery
- Coordinate and oversee contractors, consultants, and third-party suppliers
- Ensure compliance with planning requirements, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and relevant statutory standards
- Manage project documentation, including bids, proposals, contracts, and technical submissions
- Monitor contractor performance and project progress against agreed milestones
- Support project handover and ensure effective facilities management arrangements are established following completion
- Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance sustainability and energy performance across projects
About You
You will be an organised and proactive Project Manager who is comfortable managing contractors and stakeholders while balancing multiple projects within a technically complex environment.
Essential Experience
- Working knowledge of Planning Application and GPDO processes
- Understanding of sustainability and energy considerations within project delivery
- Working knowledge of Building Regulations
- Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and experience acting in a client or equivalent project role
- Operational knowledge of NEC contracts
- Experience managing budgets, project risks, and delivery programmes
- Ability to effectively manage external contractors and suppliers
Desirable Experience
- Experience within defence, government, industrial, engineering, or highly regulated environments
- Knowledge of JSP standards
- Experience delivering projects across operational estates or mission critical environments
Qualifications
Industry-recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, or PMP
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary of £50,400 - £56,000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunity to deliver a diverse portfolio of impactful projects
- Long-term career development within a highly respected organisation
- Exposure to unique projects not commonly found elsewhere.
Additional Information: This role is based in Shoeburyness, Essex, with an average minimum on-site attendance of three days per week. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
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