Location: 10 sites between Fareham and Marchwood
Salary: Up to £50,000 + company car / car allowance
Contract: Permanent | Full time
Hays Facilities Management are working in partnership with VIVO Defence Services to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of projects across the UK Defence estate.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction and/or M&E Project Manager (not Site Managers) to join a values-driven organisation delivering essential works in a secure and highly regulated environment.
The role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a diverse programme of works across multiple Defence sites. You will manage projects from initial scope through procurement, delivery and handover, ensuring all works are completed safely, compliantly, on time and within budget.You will work closely with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), local site teams, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders to agree priorities, manage risk and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities

• Manage the full project life cycle from concept through to completion
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously across several sites
• Manage supply chain performance, ensuring safe systems of work are followed
• Review and manage RAMS, ensuring compliance with H&S and statutory requirements
• Control project costs, budgets and commercial decisions
• Engage with DIO representatives, site managers and customer teams
• Progress works through CAFM systems and maintains accurate project documentation
• Support carbon reduction initiatives and sustainable project delivery
• Resolve customer issues and complaints in a timely and professional manner

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, M&E, FM or property services
• Strong stakeholder, cost and programme management capability
• Experience supervising site operations and managing contractor performance
• HNC/D or equivalent qualification in Construction, Building Services, M&E or Engineering
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint and CAFM systems)
• SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualification

Desirable:

• Membership of APM, RICS or MCIOB
• Asbestos / Legionella Responsible Person or Authorised Person training
• Experience working in highly regulated or Defence environments

What's on offer

• Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 6% employer-matched pension
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Hybrid and flexible working options where applicable

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