Job Title: Billable Works Project Manager
Location: Larkhill (On-site)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role
Mainstay Recruitment are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated Billable Works Project Manager to join our client’s team in Larkhill, supporting the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement projects across a major Defence housing portfolio of over 30,000 properties.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced environment where you will oversee projects ranging from minor remedial works and internal refurbishments through to major seven-figure schemes. With more than £100m of billable works delivered each year, this role is central to ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining an excellent customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
As Billable Works Project Manager, you will manage the full project lifecycle, from initial scoping and design through procurement, delivery, and final handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement projects across the Defence housing estate
• Planning, procuring, and delivering projects while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety standards
• Working closely with Regional Managers, senior project managers, and maintenance teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Managing a network of contractors and suppliers, ensuring performance, value for money, and quality outcomes
• Ensuring strict compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and asbestos regulations
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, cost control, and performance monitoring
• Building strong relationships with Service families, DIO representatives, internal teams, and supply chain partners
• Providing clear communication and updates throughout project delivery while managing expectations and resolving issues
• Producing performance and contract management reports, analysing programme data, and forecasting spend
• Identifying risks, improving processes, and ensuring projects align with contractual and organisational standards
What You'll Bring
We are looking for a candidate with strong project management capability and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic operational environment as well as:
• Proven project management experience within housing, property services, or construction
• Strong commercial awareness and contractor management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisation, reporting, and analytical abilities
• The ability to manage high-volume work programmes while maintaining attention to detail
• A recognised construction or property-related qualification
• SMSTS certification
• A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project
What We Offer
• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Single private medical cover
• Company car or car allowance
• Life assurance (2x annual salary
To apply for this role please follow the link on this page or for more information please call Mainstay Recruitment and ask for Will