Construction & Facilities Project Manager

Position: Construction & Facilities Project Manager
The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, our client is seeking an experienced Construction & Facilities Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. This role focuses on driving cost, quality, and performance outcomes while ensuring minimal disruption to operations. You will play a key role in delivering high-impact projects and maintaining efficient, business-critical facilities services across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead cross-functional project teams, managing both internal stakeholders and external partners from design through to final delivery
Oversee the full lifecycle of new infrastructure and improvement projects
Deliver projects across the client's South East sites, including Stevenage, Henlow, Thurleigh, and London
Manage project portfolios ranging from £50k to £5M+ in value
Apply strong project and programme management expertise to drive successful outcomes
Utilise problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges and risks
Engage and collaborate directly with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery excellence
What do you need?:
Leadership & Delivery

Strong project leader with excellent people management skills
Confident delivering complex, high-value projects
Experience in project and programme management
Drives best practice and continuous improvement
Lead multi-disciplinary teams (internal & external)
Manage consultants and main contractors
Translate client needs into practical solutions
Technical & Professional Expertise

Experience with Project Delivery Process compliance
Knowledge of construction contract management
Familiar with RIBA Plan of Work stages
Background in Facilities Management / Construction
Understanding of Building Regs, CDM and planning
Manage costs, variations and change control processes
Present complex proposals clearly to senior stakeholders
Strong stakeholder and expectation management skills
Analytical mindset - able to challenge requirements
Adaptable, resilient and able to manage change
Professional, proactive approach under pressure
HNC (or equivalent) in Construction or FM (desirable)
What happens now?
If your application meets the initial selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you via email to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience, technical background, and suitability for the role in more detail.

Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

Stevenage:
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.

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