Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location: Brompton

Role:
Billable Works Manager

Location:

Brompton Office (covering London & Kent) – On-site role
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and highly motivated Billable Works Manager to join a growing organisation supporting the UK Defence estate.

This role plays a key part in delivering a diverse programme of refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement works across a substantial Defence housing portfolio of more than 30,000 properties. With over £100m of billable works delivered annually, you will be central to ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

You will oversee the full lifecycle of projects - from early scoping and design through procurement and delivery to final handover. Projects range from minor remedial works and full internal refurbishments to major seven-figure schemes such as £3m re-roofing and façade upgrades.

Working closely with regional leadership, project managers, and maintenance teams, you will:

Manage refurbishment and improvement works across Defence housing
Oversee contractor and supply chain performance
Ensure full compliance with contractual, MOD, and regulatory standards
Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and asbestos regulations
Monitor budgets, forecasts, and programme performance
Produce performance and contract management reports
Scope works accurately, identify risks, and provide technical input where required
Ensure excellent customer experience for Service families throughout delivery

This is a fast-paced, high-volume role requiring strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to maintain strategic oversight while managing day-to-day delivery.

What You’ll Bring
Proven project management experience within housing, property services, or construction
Strong commercial understanding and contractor management experience
Experience managing refurbishment or capital works programmes
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
A structured and analytical approach to planning and reporting
Recognised construction or property qualification
SMSTS certification
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project
Commitment to continued professional development

You will be proactive, organised, and confident managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

What’s On Offer
6% matched pension contribution
25 days annual leave
Single private medical cover
Company car or car allowance
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and evolving organisation supporting military families across London and Kent, where your work will directly contribute to improving Defence accommodation standards