Project Manager

Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager based in Kingswear, UK, to oversee essential Billable Works projects within the Defence estate. The ideal candidate will manage the entire project lifecycle, engage with key stakeholders, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. A strong background in construction or infrastructure projects, along with project management qualifications, is necessary. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

6% matched pension contribution

Company car or car allowance

Single private medical cover

Life assurance (2x annual salary)

Qualifications

• Strong project management background, ideally with experience delivering construction, M&E, civil, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing contractors, controlling budgets, coordinating multiple workstreams, and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to resolve issues decisively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project process from requirement identification to delivery.
• Work closely with stakeholders to agree specifications and develop tender packages.
• Oversee contractors on site, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Education

Qualification in Building, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Health & Safety management qualification such as SMSTS

Tools

Maximo

SharePoint

Job description

Role

Project Manager – Location: BRNC Dartmouth (Covering Plymouth)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Company Car/Allowance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of delivering essential Billable Works projects across the Defence estate. These projects directly support service personnel and play an important role in maintaining and improving critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project process from requirement identification, scoping, and design development through to delivery and completion.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to agree specifications, develop tender packages, and ensure each project meets operational and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to run tender processes, evaluate technical proposals, and secure value‑for‑money solutions.
• Oversee contractors on site, ensuring all personnel are suitably qualified, risk assessments and method statements are robust, and all work complies with Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Monitor progress, performance, and quality across all live projects, taking early action to resolve issues and keep stakeholders updated.
• Maintain precise financial control—managing budgets, tracking project costs, and aligning plans with programme priorities.
• Implement effective risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely, safe, and compliant delivery.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and recorded using internal systems such as Maximo and SharePoint.

What You'll Bring

• Strong project management background, ideally with experience delivering construction, M&E, civil, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing contractors, controlling budgets, coordinating multiple workstreams, and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to resolve issues decisively.
• A qualification in Building, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering—or equivalent experience.
• A Health & Safety management qualification such as SMSTS (or similar).
• A proactive, organised, and delivery‑focused approach, with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and value for money.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• 6% matched pension contribution
• Company car or car allowance
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)