Project Manager
3 days ago
Gillingham
Role: Billable Works Manager Location: Brompton Office (covering London & Kent) On-site role Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: upto£45,000 (depending on experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and highly motivated Billable Works Manager to join a growing organisation supporting the UK Defence estate. This role plays a key part in delivering a diverse programme of refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement works across a substantial Defence housing portfolio of more than 30,000 properties. With over £100m of billable works delivered annually, you will be central to ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Role You will oversee the full lifecycle of projects - from early scoping and design through procurement and delivery to final handover. Projects range from minor remedial works and full internal refurbishments to major seven-figure schemes such as £3m re-roofing and faade upgrades. Working closely with regional leadership, project managers, and maintenance teams, you will: Manage refurbishment and improvement works across Defence housing Oversee contractor and supply chain performance Ensure full compliance with contractual, MOD, and regulatory standards Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and asbestos regulations Monitor budgets, forecasts, and programme performance Produce performance and contract management reports Scope works accurately, identify risks, and provide technical input where required Ensure excellent customer experience for Service families throughout delivery This is a fast-paced, high-volume role requiring strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to maintain strategic oversight while managing day-to-day delivery. What Youll Bring Proven project management experience within housing, property services, or construction Strong commercial understanding and contractor management experience Experience managing refurbishment or capital works programmes Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills A structured and analytical approach to planning and reporting Recognised construction or property qualification SMSTS certification Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project Commitment to continued professional development You will be proactive, organised, and confident managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service. Whats On Offer 6% matched pension contribution 25 days annual leave Single private medical cover Company car or car allowance Life assurance (2x annual salary) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and evolving organisation supporting military families across London and Kent, where your work will directly contribute to improving Defence accommodation standards. TPBN1_UKTJ