Lead Project Manager – Major Construction Programs

VIVO Defence; Brandon, Little Stukeley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension 6%

Private medical

Life assurance

Professional subscription

25 days leave

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services seeks an experienced Senior/Principal Project Manager to lead a team delivering build, refurb, and demolition projects at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Alconbury. You will scope projects, select main contractors, and ensure safe, profitable delivery while maintaining JSP standards and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong IT, people and budget management skills, asbestos and Legionella control knowledge, and the ability to obtain SC Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior or Principal Project Manager from a construction background, or a Senior Project Coordinator with HNC or equivalent qualification.
• Role may suit Construction Site Managers with project delivery experience.
• Good understanding of Asbestos Awareness, IOSH Managing Safely and Legionella Control (L8).
• Strong IT skills and excellent people, budget, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for developing the annual programme, scoping of projects, main contractor selection, and safe, profitable delivery of all projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across the billable works function including Commercial and Supply Chain management.
• Ensure projects comply with Health & Safety requirements including CDM and Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Provide weekly tracker updates to SPM and HoBW and ensure formal briefs, specs, procurement plans, and tender documents are in place.
• Manage new build, refurb/refit and demolition projects at RAF Alconbury and RAF Lakenheath within a one hour commute.

Skills

Senior PM

Team leadership

Budget management

Contract management

CDM Regulations

IOSH Managing Safely

Asbestos Awareness

MS Office

Education

HNC in Building/Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VIVO Defence Services seeks an experienced Senior/Principal Project Manager to lead a team delivering build, refurb, and demolition projects at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Alconbury. You will scope projects, select main contractors, and ensure safe, profitable delivery while maintaining JSP standards and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong IT, people and budget management skills, asbestos and Legionella control knowledge, and the ability to obtain SC Clearance.