Project Manager - Estates Management

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estates Project Manager to join a leading defence and technology organisation delivering critical infrastructure, refurbishment and construction projects across the UK.

This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of estates projects, ranging from building maintenance and refurbishment works through to technically complex facilities upgrades and new-build developments. Working alongside technical specialists, consultants and stakeholders, you will oversee projects through the entire lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget and to the highest safety and quality standards.

As Estates Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating multiple construction and facilities-related projects from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full project lifecycle, from planning, approvals and procurement through to delivery and handover
• Leading project teams and ensuring effective coordination between internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
• Creating and maintaining project programmes, budgets and cost plans
• Driving a strong health and safety culture across all projects
• Managing external consultants and specialist contractors
• Overseeing project documentation, governance and change control processes
• Monitoring project risks, progress and performance, providing regular reporting to stakeholders
• Ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards

We are looking for a motivated project professional with experience delivering construction, infrastructure or estates-based projects within a complex environment.

• Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and project delivery stages
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Experience administering or working with NEC3 contracts
• At least 3 years' experience leading teams to successfully deliver construction projects
• Proven ability to manage budgets, programmes, risks and stakeholders

• HND/HNC, degree, professional accreditation (such as APM), or Chartered status in a construction, project management or related discipline

• Hybrid working model
• Diverse portfolio of construction and estates projects
• Opportunity to work within a highly technical and innovative environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to major infrastructure and technology facilities supporting nationally significant programmes

This position can be based in either Portsmouth, Farnborough, or Malvern.