Project Manager (construction)

Your new company
A leading organisation operating within the Defence sector, responsible for the maintenance, improvement, and management of a diverse property portfolio supporting critical national infrastructure and frontline operations. The organisation delivers a wide range of construction, refurbishment, and facilities projects across operational sites, ensuring buildings and assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects that directly support the UK's defence estate.
Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of construction and refurbishment projects across a portfolio of sites within the Plymouth area.
This is a site-based role covering multiple locations, where you will be responsible for managing projects from inception through to completion. Projects will include a variety of building types, such as office facilities, medical centres, industrial buildings, and specialist operational environments.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects from concept through to handover.
• Coordinating contractors, supply chain partners, site teams, and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Managing project budgets, programme schedules, risks, and performance indicators.
• Reviewing risk assessments, methods of work, and project documentation.
• Monitoring project delivery to ensure quality, cost, and time objectives are achieved.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction objectives.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and resolving issues effectively.
• Driving continuous improvement and delivering excellent customer service.

Location: Plymouth (covering 7 sites) - Must Drive
What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience managing construction or hard services facilities management projects from cradle to grave.
• Experience supervising contractors, operational teams, and key stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and project costs.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• HND in Building, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• SMSTS or an equivalent management-level health and safety qualification.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus Company car or car allowance.
• 6% matched pension contribution.
• Private medical cover.
• Life assurance.
• Employee rewards and benefits scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to deliver a varied portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects across multiple sites.

What you need to do now
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