Job Role: Project Manager
Location: HMS Collingwood (covering approximately 10 sites between Fareham and Marchwood)
Salary: Up to £50,000 plus company car or car allowance
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Role Overview
Mainstay Recruitment are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of Billable Works and infrastructure projects across a multi-site estate. This role offers end-to-end responsibility for project delivery, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and health & safety requirements while working closely with key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
You will play a pivotal role in managing supply chain partners, controlling costs, mitigating risks, and supporting operational and sustainability objectives, including carbon reduction targets.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle delivery of Billable Works and infrastructure projects, from initiation through to completion
Ensure all works comply with government regulations, statutory requirements, contractual obligations, and health & safety policies
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring robust control measures are in place
Manage and monitor supply chain partners, ensuring suitably qualified personnel deliver work to agreed safety, quality, and performance standards
Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Collaborate with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives, site managers, and customer service teams to agree scope, priorities, and delivery programmes
Progress works through the Maximo CAFM system and ensure accurate, timely completion of all project documentation, including SharePoint records
Support end users and management by providing effective, compliant solutions to customer requirements
Contribute to the delivery of sustainability initiatives, including supporting Ministry of Defence carbon reduction targets
Manage customer issues and complaints, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolution
Control project costs, ensuring value for money and sound commercial decision-making
Work with stakeholders to mitigate contractual risks and ensure budgets and work plans align with operational needs
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Proven experience in project management, including stakeholder engagement, cost control, and operational planning
Experience supervising site operations and managing competing work priorities
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and performance-management skills
HNC/D or equivalent qualification in Building/Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Demonstrable background in construction project management from concept to completion
Strong IT capability, including Excel, Word, CAFM systems, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, RICS, MCIOB) is desirable
Accredited training such as Asbestos Responsible Person, Legionella Responsible Person, or Authorised Person training is advantageous
Familiarity with CAFM applications is beneficial
What We Offer
6% employee-matched pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company car or car allowance
Life assurance at 2 x annual salary
Single private medical cover
To apply for this role please follow the link on this page or call Mainstay Recruitment and ask for Will for more information.
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