Project Manager - Compliance & Safety

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

Job summary

A joint venture in asset management seeks an experienced project leader to oversee construction and refurbishment projects at His Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth. Candidates should have a proven track record in project delivery, with expertise in fire engineering and asbestos management. The role demands strong planning and negotiation skills, ensuring project objectives are met on time and within budget. Exciting perks include a competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

A 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

Access to employee assistance network

Continued professional career development

Kudos reward 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 managing safety-critical elements within structural projects.
• Strong collaborative ability and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver assigned projects within the programme.
• Ensure project objectives are met to required quality standards.
• Lead the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Fire engineering expertise

Water hygiene knowledge

Asbestos management expertise

Strong planning capability

Decision-making skills

Negotiation skills

Regulatory fluency

Job description

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Infrastructure Programme

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

What You'll be doing:

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. You are the primary point of contact for project stakeholders and coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery. You will 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, asbestos management.

About you:

With strong collaborative ability, you have decision and negotiation skills to positively impact your projects. You also have strong planning capability, ensuring concise working measures and active listening skill to firmly influence and drive your projects forward on time and on budget. You will be a technical leader, regulatory fluency, and have the ability to manage safety-critical elements within structural projects from concept to completion.

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 16th 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.