Facilities Project Manager - Design & Build (Capital Projects)
Location: Salisbury / Chilmark (3 days on-site)
Contract: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Likely to be extended to 18+ months
Rate: £500 - £650 per day (DOE)
Clearance: SC Clearance (Active or Clearable)
Role Type
Capital Projects
* Design & Build (D&B)
* Site Relocation & New Facilities
* RIBA (Stages 0-7)
The Role
An opportunity for an experienced Facilities Project Manager / Capital Projects Manager to deliver a major Design & Build programme for a growing UAV manufacturing operation.
This is not a facilities maintenance role. The position is focused on the creation and transition of new facilities, managing projects from early concept and design through to construction, fit-out and operational handover.
You will lead the delivery of site expansion and relocation activity within a secure, technically complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage projects through the full RIBA lifecycle (Stages 0-7)
Lead pre-construction, design coordination and technical planning
Deliver construction, fit-out and commissioning works
Oversee site moves and equipment relocation
Manage contractors and consultants (NEC4 / JCT)
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and H&S standards
Interface with internal stakeholders, engineers and design teams
Required Experience
Proven experience delivering Design & Build or capital projects
Strong knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work
Background in manufacturing, warehouses, labs, offices or production facilities
Experience working in Defence, MOD, Aerospace or regulated environments
Contractor management and construction delivery experience
NEC4 or JCT contract exposure
Eligible for SC Clearance (or already cleared)
Experience with relocations or site expansions
Desirable
MCIOB or APM qualification
Background in secure or high-tech manufacturing
Why Apply
This is a high-profile capital programme for a confidential client at a key growth phase. You will be responsible for delivering new operational space from concept to handover, with real ownership of the build programme.
Ideal for a Facilities Project Manager, Capital Projects Manager or Construction Project Manager with strong Design & Build and RIBA experience looking for a technically interesting, delivery-focused contract role