Project Manager - Buildings

KBS Maritime Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK maritime joint venture is seeking a Project Manager to oversee construction and refurbishment projects at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth. You will ensure all project objectives are met while maintaining compliance with safety standards and regulations. Ideal candidates have strong negotiation and planning skills, along with experience in fire engineering and asbestos management. Join us to make a difference in the UK’s National Defence and Security while benefitting from a competitive salary and a range of company perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Access to internal benefits and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Career development opportunities

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in fire engineering, water hygiene, and asbestos management.
• Ability to manage safety-critical elements from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Lead construction and refurbishment projects ensuring structural integrity.

Skills

Project management

Planning and execution

Negotiation skills

Technical leadership

Regulatory fluency

Job description

Location

Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area

Infrastructure Programme

Hours of Work

37 per week

What You’ll Be Doing

As Project Manager - Buildings, you’ll be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects within the programme. You’ll ensure that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Being the primary point of contact for project stakeholders and coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery.

You’ll lead the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring structural integrity while embedding compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, and statutory safety frameworks.

You’ll Have

A proven track record of delivering projects and experience of full end-to-end delivery of the project lifecycle, ideally with expertise in fire engineering, water hygiene and asbestos management.

About You

With a strong collaborative ability, you’ll have decision and negotiation skills to positively impact your projects. You’ll also have strong planning capability, ensuring concise working measures and active listening skills to firmly influence and drive your projects forward on time and on budget.

You’ll be a technical leader, regulatory fluency, and have the ability to manage safety-critical elements within structural projects from concept to completion. You will manage the day‑to‑day project activities including scope, schedule, cost, and quality whilst delivering projects in alignment with programme strategy and objectives.

You’ll Get

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application Process

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 9th January 2026 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 19th January 2026.

About Us

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company - we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two‑thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting‑edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.

By delivering state‑of‑the‑art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.