Waterfront Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Delivery Manager who thrives on taking projects from scope through to handover in complex, regulated environments? Do you enjoy being on site, working with multiple stakeholders and making sure projects are delivered safely, on time and to budget? If so, this could be a standout opportunity.

We’re supporting a major organisation delivering large-scale infrastructure, construction and facilities projects within a highly secure maritime and defence environment in Portsmouth. You’ll join an established integrated delivery team working on high-value, high-profile programmes where standards, safety and collaboration really matter.

What’s the role all about?

As the Project Delivery Manager, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects or work packages within a wider programme. Reporting into the Programme Manager, you’ll own day-to-day delivery, coordinating design, procurement, contractors and site activities.

You’ll act as the main point of contact for your projects, ensuring delivery meets contractual, commercial, safety and quality requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering construction and infrastructure projects from scope to completion

Developing and managing project programmes and work plans

Controlling cost, forecasting spend and reporting against budget

Acting as point of contact with clients, end users and internal teams

Coordinating design deliverables and procurement packages

Leading cost planning, tender evaluation and value-for-money assessments

Managing NEC4 contractual arrangements and contractor performance

Ensuring all pre-construction information is in place

Maintaining strong site presence to ensure safe delivery in line with Zero Harm principles

Managing handover, commissioning and project close-out documentation

Reporting progress, risks and recovery plans to senior stakeholders

Supporting and mentoring junior project staff when required
This is a highly visible delivery role with real responsibility and influence.

What you’ll need

To succeed as a Project Delivery Manager, you’ll bring:

Proven experience delivering multi-disciplinary construction or infrastructure projects

Experience managing projects £1m+ and 12-month+ durations

Strong commercial and contractual understanding (NEC4 preferred)

Experience working in regulated environments (defence, MOD, infrastructure, FM or similar)

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

Ability to manage multiple work streams and priorities

Strong reporting, organisation and problem-solving skills
Qualifications (ideal, not all essential)

HNC / HND or Degree in Construction, Engineering, Building or Project Management

Professional qualification in Project Management or Construction

IOSH or NEBOSH for Managers

SMSTS

Security clearance or ability to obtain
Who you are

You’re organised, confident and delivery-focused. You enjoy working collaboratively, but you’re also comfortable taking ownership and making decisions. You take pride in safe delivery, clear communication and maintaining high standards.

You’ll be:

Professional and credible

Calm under pressure

Proactive and solutions-focused

Detail-driven with strong commercial awareness

A strong team player who leads by example
What’s in it for you?

£58,000 – £65,000 per annum

Long-term, secure role within a major programme

High-profile, varied project portfolio

Opportunity to work in a unique maritime/defence environment

Supportive, values-driven delivery culture

Career progression within programme and project leadership
Ready to take the next step?

If you’re an experienced Project Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge in Portsmouth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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