Project Manager - MOD Shoeburyness

Gattaca; Shoeburyness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its busy Estates Management team in Shoeburyness, Essex, delivering refurbishment, maintenance, repairs and new-build elements within a defence environment. You will manage projects through the full lifecycle, collaborating with contractors, consultants and procurement to ensure safety, timeliness and value.

This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, exposure to a diverse portfolio of impactful projects, and long-term

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction and estates projects in a defence or regulated environment.
• Experience with NEC contracts and a client or equivalent project delivery role.
• Knowledge of Planning Applications and GPDO processes.
• Understanding of Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and sustainability considerations.
• Experience managing budgets, risks and delivery programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple estates, construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• Develop project delivery strategies with internal stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Define project scopes, budgets, programmes and governance arrangements.
• Monitor performance, risks, costs and reporting throughout delivery.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and third-party suppliers and ensure compliance.
• Oversee project documentation, bids, contracts and technical submissions.
• Support handover and establish facilities management post-completion.
• Drive continuous improvement and energy performance across projects.

Education

PRINCE2 / APM / PMP

Job description

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in construction, estates, or capital project delivery?

We're seeking a Project Manager to join a busy Estates Management team responsible for delivering a varied portfolio of projects across a unique and operational defence environment.

This is an opportunity to manage projects that make a tangible impact, from refurbishment and maintenance programmes through to specialist technical repairs, site improvements, sustainability initiatives, and new-build developments. You'll work within a complex estate where no two projects are the same, providing challenge, variety, and the chance to influence environments that support nationally significant activities.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of a range of construction and estates projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and procurement through to delivery, handover, and project close-out.

You'll collaborate with contractors, consultants, procurement teams, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple estates, construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and related projects
• Develop project delivery strategies alongside internal stakeholders and procurement teams
• Define project scope, budgets, programmes, and governance arrangements
• Manage project performance, risks, costs, and reporting throughout delivery
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, consultants, and third-party suppliers
• Ensure compliance with planning requirements, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and relevant statutory standards
• Manage project documentation, including bids, proposals, contracts, and technical submissions
• Monitor contractor performance and project progress against agreed milestones
• Support project handover and ensure effective facilities management arrangements are established following completion
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance sustainability and energy performance across projects

About You

You'll be an organised and proactive Project Manager who is comfortable managing contractors and stakeholders while balancing multiple projects within a technically complex environment.

• Working knowledge of Planning Application and GPDO processes
• Understanding of sustainability and energy considerations within project delivery
• Working knowledge of Building Regulations
• Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and experience acting in a client or equivalent project role
• Operational knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience managing budgets, project risks, and delivery programmes
• Ability to effectively manage external contractors and suppliers
• Experience within defence, government, industrial, engineering, or highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of JSP standards
• Experience delivering projects across operational estates or mission critical environments

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, or PMP

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £50,400 - £56,000 depending on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to deliver a diverse portfolio of impactful projects
• Long-term career development within a highly respected organisation
• Exposure to unique projects not commonly found elsewhere.

Additional Information

This role is based in Shoeburyness, Essex, with an average minimum on-site attendance of three days per week.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.