Job Role: Project Manager Billable Works
Location: RAF Cranwell (On-site)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £43,000 £45,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance
Mainstay Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the safe, compliant and commercially effective delivery of Billable Works at RAF Cranwell for our prestigious client. This is a key on-site role where you will take full ownership of projects from initiation through to completion, managing risk, cost, programme and quality while ensuring full compliance with statutory, regulatory, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
Working closely with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives, site teams and supply chain partners, you will agree project scope, priorities and delivery programmes. You will ensure suitably qualified operatives are deployed, safe systems of work are in place, and all activities are delivered efficiently and compliantly. Responsibilities include reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements, managing project documentation, progressing tasks through CAFM systems, and maintaining accurate records.
You will demonstrate a strong customer focus, supporting end users to resolve issues, managing complaints effectively and contributing to wider Ministry of Defence objectives, including carbon reduction initiatives. Clear communication, sound commercial judgement and effective stakeholder management will be central to ensuring value for money and successful project outcomes.
About You
You will have proven experience managing projects within a construction, engineering or facilities management environment. You will be confident leading site-based teams, delivering against KPIs, controlling costs and managing stakeholder relationships in live operational environments.
You will hold an HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or building discipline, along with a management-level Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS. A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential. Strong IT skills are required, including experience with CAFM systems and Microsoft Office applications. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, RICS, MCIOB) and experience within a defence or similarly regulated environment would be advantageous.
If you are a proactive, organised and commercially aware Project Manager with excellent communication skills and a passion for high-quality delivery, we would be pleased to hear from you.
What We Offer
6% employee matched pension contribution
25 days annual leave
Company car or car allowance
Single private medical cover
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
If you would like to apply for this role please follow the link on this page or for more information, please call Mainstay Recruitments Walsall office and ask for Will.
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