Project Manager (Aftercare)

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team at Portsmouth Naval Base as a Project Through Life Support Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee the transition of infrastructure projects, ensuring effective project delivery and support. Required qualifications include an HNC/HND in Engineering and strong experience in maintenance operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing project handovers in construction or industrial settings is essential.
• Candidates should have an understanding of maintenance and facilities operations.
• Security clearance or the ability to obtain it is required.

Responsibilities

• Key link between project delivery and service support, managing asset handovers.
• Handle maintenance planning and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams and manage changes effectively.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Project Management Degree

Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH, SMSTS)

Tools

CAFM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in maintenance and facilities operations? We’re currently looking for a Project Through Life Support Manager to join a fast-paced team at Portsmouth Naval Base on a 12-month fixed-term contract – with a salary of up to £50,000 DOE and an immediate start available.

In this role, you’ll be the key link between project delivery and long-term service support, ensuring a smooth transition of infrastructure projects from construction into operational service. You’ll manage asset handovers, liaise across departments, handle maintenance planning, and contribute to continuous improvement in a complex, high-security environment.

You’ll need to be comfortable managing change, collaborating across teams, and taking ownership of through-life support for both new and modified assets. The package includes up to £50,000 salary DOE, with excellent development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects in a prestigious location.

What do you need?

• HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline
• Project Management degree is desirable
• A recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or SMSTS)
• Experience managing handovers in a construction or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of maintenance and facilities operations
• Ability to use CAFM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Security clearance or ability to obtain
• Full right to work in the UK

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