Project Manager
* Up to £80,000 + Car / Car Allowance
* High Wycombe location
* DV Clearance Required
* Join a specialist Defence organisation managing full project life cycles
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a key delivery partner within the UK Defence sector, responsible for managing and maintaining secure infrastructure across high-profile government sites. They are known for their technical excellence and collaborative approach, working closely with military and civilian stakeholders. Due to an increase in workload across the Southeast region, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the team.
THE BENEFITS:
* Salary up to £80,000 (dependent on experience)
* Company car or car allowance available
* Onsite role with stability and long-term projects
* Opportunity to deliver high-impact Defence infrastructure work
THE PROJECT MANAGER ROLE:
As Project Manager, you will lead both new build and refurbishment projects through the full construction cycle. You’ll manage projects from design through to completion, ensuring delivery against key milestones, cost targets, and governance requirements. Working closely with the client, supply chain and wider team, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering complex Defence estate projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading projects through all RIBA stages, from scoping to completion
* Managing stakeholder relationships across multiple levels, including military personnel
* Overseeing design, procurement, construction and project closure
* Reporting on progress, risks and opportunities to senior leadership
* Ensuring compliance with project governance, cost, and safety standards
PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
* DV Clearance (current or recently lapsed)
* Sole UK citizen, willing to undergo additional clearance
* Background in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
* CSCS Card and valid SMSTS qualification
* Health and Safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH)
* Understanding of RIBA phases
* Strong communication and commercial awareness
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at kelly.harvey@searchability.com. For further information, call me on 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648.
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS: Project Manager, Construction, Defence, DV Cleared, MOD, RIBA, SMSTS, CSCS, Infrastructure, NSD