Strategic Civil & Structural Projects Lead

KBS Maritime Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Early finish on a Friday

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme – 4% employee,

6% employer contribution (or 6%/10% as

Life assurance x 4

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking onsite

Staff wellbeing and development

Job summary

KBS Maritime is seeking a Strategic Project Manager (Structural & Civil) to lead a diverse portfolio of strategic projects at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. You will contribute to long‑term asset management plans and investment programmes, delivering feasibility studies and design activities.

You will work with MOD stakeholders, manage tender processes and budgets, track progress, and build strong client relationships while supporting a small experienced team in a demanding, secure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to develop clear briefs, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Knowledge of civil/structural engineering and asset longevity considerations.
• Strong commercial awareness including budget control and life-cycle costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects from inception through to completion, including feasibility studies and early design.
• Collaborate with MOD stakeholders, asset owners, and project teams to define briefs and scopes.
• Manage tender processes from documentation to supplier appointments and delivery.
• Track budgets, schedules and risks; report progress and outcomes clearly.
• Develop future programme recommendations and cost estimates for long-term works.

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Tender processes

Asset management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Civil/Structural degree

Management discipline degree

CEng (desirable)

NEBOSH/IOSH (desirable)

Job description

KBS Maritime is seeking a Strategic Project Manager (Structural & Civil) to lead a diverse portfolio of strategic projects at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. You will contribute to long‑term asset management plans and investment programmes, delivering feasibility studies and design activities.

You will work with MOD stakeholders, manage tender processes and budgets, track progress, and build strong client relationships while supporting a small experienced team in a demanding, secure environment.