Project Manager - Estates Management

Matchtech; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Competitive salary & benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Estates Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure and estates projects across the UK. The role involves managing projects from inception through delivery, coordinating teams of internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with high safety standards.

You will work within a highly technical environment, overseeing budgets, programmes and risk controls while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering estates, infrastructure or construction projects in a complex environment.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, programmes and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work and project delivery stages.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CDM Regulations.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts.
• Minimum 3 years leading project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple construction and facilities-related projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure alignment with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Create and maintain project programmes, budgets and cost plans.
• Promote and enforce health and safety across all projects.
• Engage external consultants and specialist contractors as needed.
• Oversee governance documentation and change control processes.
• Monitor risks, progress and performance, reporting to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards.

Skills

RIBA Plan of Work

Building Regulations

CDM Regulations

NEC3 Contracts

Team Leadership

Budget & Risk Mgmt

Education

HND/HNC or Degree

Job description

Lead the Delivery of Complex Estates & Construction Projects

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estates Project Manager to join a leading defence and technology organisation delivering critical infrastructure, refurbishment and construction projects across the UK.

This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of estates projects, ranging from building maintenance and refurbishment works through to technically complex facilities upgrades and new-build developments. Working alongside technical specialists, consultants and stakeholders, you will oversee projects through the entire lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget and to the highest safety and quality standards.

The Role

As Estates Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating multiple construction and facilities-related projects from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full project lifecycle, from planning, approvals and procurement through to delivery and handover
• Leading project teams and ensuring effective coordination between internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
• Creating and maintaining project programmes, budgets and cost plans
• Driving a strong health and safety culture across all projects
• Managing external consultants and specialist contractors
• Overseeing project documentation, governance and change control processes
• Monitoring project risks, progress and performance, providing regular reporting to stakeholders
• Ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards

About You

We are looking for a motivated project professional with experience delivering construction, infrastructure or estates-based projects within a complex environment.

Essential experience:

• Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and project delivery stages
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Experience administering or working with NEC3 contracts
• At least 3 years' experience leading teams to successfully deliver construction projects
• Proven ability to manage budgets, programmes, risks and stakeholders

Qualifications:

HND/HNC, degree, professional accreditation (such as APM), or Chartered status in a construction, project management or related discipline

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working model
• Diverse portfolio of construction and estates projects
• Opportunity to work within a highly technical and innovative environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to major infrastructure and technology facilities supporting nationally significant programmes

Location Options

This position can be based in either Portsmouth, Farnborough, or Malvern.