SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – DEFENCE ESTATE
Salary: £59,800–£65,955 (DOE) + £7,200 car allowance
Location: Hythe Ranges, Reachfields, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6QD
Contract: Permanent, office‑based, Mon–Fri, 37 hrs
Travel: Required within the South East region (travel costs covered)
About the Organisation
Landmarc supports the UK Armed Forces by keeping the Defence Training Estate running safely and effectively. We manage training areas and ranges, maintain essential infrastructure and deliver major improvement projects that enhance military training across the UK.
What You’ll Do
- Lead pre‑construction strategy and develop client briefs
- Oversee design assurance, CDM compliance and risk management
- Provide project assurance as schemes move into delivery
- Influence a wide range of infrastructure projects including accommodation, dining facilities, urban training environments and digital training systems
- Support major M&E upgrades aligned to net‑zero objectives
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Strong construction project management background
- Knowledge of CDM, COSHH, LOLER and PUWER
- PRINCE2, MSP, APM PMQ (or similar)
- HND+ in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services
- NEC contract experience
- Full UK driving licence
Nice to Have
- Additional technical or project management qualifications
- Experience within defence, estates or regulated environments
What You’ll Get
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy up to 10 more)
- Loyalty leave at 5 and 10 years
- Life assurance at 3x salary
- Health cash plan
- Discounts on top brands
- Paid professional fees and development support
Security
BPSS security clearance is mandatory for all roles; this post additionally requires SC clearance.
