Project Manager – Defence Infrastructure
Location: RAF Alconbury – Site Based
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
The Opportunity
We are working in partnership with a leading organisation responsible for the management, maintenance and improvement of a large and nationally significant UK estate.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of infrastructure and building works projects at RAF Alconbury, managing delivery from initial scope through to completion and handover.
This is a varied project delivery role offering responsibility for multiple works across a live, operational and highly regulated environment. You will oversee programme, cost, quality, health & safety, supply chain performance and stakeholder management, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage infrastructure and building works projects from initiation through to completion and handover.
- Develop project scopes, programmes, budgets and delivery plans.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Manage project risks, identifying potential issues early and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
- Coordinate and oversee contractors and supply chain partners, ensuring suitably qualified and experienced resources are deployed.
- Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
- Monitor contractor performance, programme progress and quality throughout delivery.
- Manage project costs, budgets and commercial decisions, ensuring value for money.
- Work closely with site teams, customers and key stakeholders to agree project requirements, priorities and timescales.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, records and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure works comply with relevant statutory, health & safety and environmental requirements.
- Support sustainability objectives and identify opportunities to improve environmental performance.
- Resolve project and end-user issues effectively while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement and share best practice across project delivery.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in construction, facilities management, building services, engineering or infrastructure delivery.
You should be comfortable taking ownership of projects within a live operational environment and managing contractors, stakeholders, budgets and programmes simultaneously.
You will ideally bring:
- Proven experience delivering construction, infrastructure, refurbishment, building services or facilities-related projects.
- Experience supervising operational teams, contractors or supply chain partners.
- Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, risk and programme management.
- Good knowledge of health & safety requirements and safe systems of work.
- Experience managing project stakeholders and communicating effectively across different levels.
- An HNC/HND in Building, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- A recognised health & safety qualification such as SMSTS.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams and SharePoint.
- Experience using CAFM or project management systems would be beneficial.
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as APM, RICS or CIOB would be advantageous.
- Additional qualifications or experience relating to asbestos, legionella or Authorised Person responsibilities would also be beneficial.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £50,000
- Company car or car allowance
- 6% matched pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical cover
- Life assurance at 2x base salary
- Permanent position within a long-term, high-profile infrastructure environment
- Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of projects across a nationally significant estate
Additional Requirements
This is an on-site role based at RAF Alconbury.
Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing and eligible to undergo the required Security Clearance (SC) process.
If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for the opportunity to take ownership of varied infrastructure projects within a complex and highly regulated environment, we would be keen to hear from you.