Project Manager – Buildings

Project Manager – Buildings role at KBS Maritime

Location:

Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Hours of Work: 37 per week

As Project Manager – Buildings, you’ll be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects within the programme. You’ll ensure that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You’ll be the primary point of contact for project stakeholders and coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery. You’ll lead the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring structural integrity while embedding compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, and statutory safety frameworks.

A proven track record of delivering projects and experience of full end-to-end delivery of the project lifecycle, ideally with expertise in fire engineering, water hygiene, and asbestos management.

With strong collaborative ability, you’ll have decision and negotiation skills to positively impact your projects. You’ll also have strong planning capability, ensuring concise working measures and active listening skills to firmly influence and drive your projects forward on time and on budget. You’ll be a technical leader, regulatory fluent, and have the ability to manage safety‑critical elements within structural projects from concept to completion.

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 9th January 2026 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 19th January 2026.

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and K . Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy. With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress.

We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting‑edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other. By delivering state‑of‑the‑art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security.

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