Small Works Manager

KBS Maritime; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Early finish on a Friday

Discretionary company bonus

Enhanced pension scheme 4% employee /

Company contribution 6% or 10% with 6%

Life assurance x4

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Free parking onsite

Career development

Kudos rewards

Occupational Health & Wellbeing

Discount entry into Historic Dockyard

Job summary

KBS Maritime Limited is seeking two Small Works Managers to join the Service Delivery team at HM Portsmouth Naval Base. You will deliver a range of small works projects, ensuring safety, on time delivery, within budget and to quality standards that support Royal Navy operations.

You will manage scopes, programmes and budgets, prepare tender docs, oversee contractors, monitor progress, and maintain records. A hands-on construction background, CDM knowledge, and strong stakeholder management are

Qualifications

• Experience delivering small works projects in construction or maintenance.
• Hands-on background in construction, building maintenance or engineering.
• Ability to develop scopes of work, specifications and tender documents, with contractor management experience.
• Knowledge of CDM requirements, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Strong stakeholder management with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience in live operational, safety-critical or secure environments is advantageous, MOD/public sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small works projects safely, on time, within budget and to required standards.
• Act as main point of contact for customers, stakeholders and contractors.
• Develop project scopes, requirements, programmes and budget estimates.
• Prepare tender documentation and support contractor procurement activities.
• Manage contractors and monitor site activities, safety and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and track progress against programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and change requests.
• Monitor project costs and support budget control and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

On-site delivery

Construction background

CDM knowledge

Tender documentation

Budgeting & cost control

Risk assessment

Job description

Job Title: Small Works Manager x 2

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: Service Delivery

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 – £52,000

We’re looking for two Small Works Manager to join our team at HM Portsmouth Naval Base. As part of our Service Delivery Team, you’ll deliver a range of small works projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. This is a great opportunity to support critical infrastructure that underpins and supports Royal Navy operations.

What you will be doing:

• Delivering small works projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards.
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, stakeholders and contractors.
• Developing project scopes, requirements, programmes and budget estimates.
• Preparing tender documentation and supporting contractor procurement activities.
• Managing contractors and monitoring site activities, safety and quality standards.
• Conducting site inspections and tracking project progress against agreed programmes.
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues and change requests.
• Monitoring project costs and supporting budget control and forecasting.
• Maintaining accurate project records, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Coordinating project handovers, ensuring all asset and operational information is complete.

What you will bring:

• Experience delivering small works projects within a construction or maintenance environment from initial scope through to completion.
• A hands‑on background within the construction, building maintenance or engineering sector, with a strong understanding of how works are planned, coordinated and delivered on site.
• Ability to develop scopes of work, specifications and tender documentation, with experience managing contractors and project programmes.
• Knowledge of CDM requirements, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience working in live operational, safety‑critical or secure environments would be advantageous, as would experience with the MOD or wider public sector.
• A Project Management qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.
• We welcome applications from experienced Foremen, Site Supervisors or other construction professionals looking to take the next step into a project management role.

About you:

• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, organised and able to balance multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing demands while maintaining delivery and quality.
• A collaborative team player who works professionally with customers, contractors and colleagues.
• Results‑focused, with a practical approach to problem‑solving and achieving outcomes.

You’ll get:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
• Early finish on a Friday
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10%
• Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Free parking onsite
• 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
• Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Background checks & security

Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre‑employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.

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.

KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact [e-mail]