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Are you an experienced Project Manager or Engineer with a background in civil or concrete works?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a major delivery team working on large-scale marine infrastructure projects within one of the UK’s most iconic and operational waterfront environments.

We’re recruiting for a Project Manager – Waterfront Delivery Team to play a key role in the planning and execution of civil engineering projects across Portsmouth Naval Base, supporting the ongoing maintenance and improvement of critical waterfront infrastructure.

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As part of the Waterfront Delivery Team, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects within the waterfront programme — ensuring all works are executed safely, to specification, and in accordance with agreed standards and schedules.

You’ll oversee projects from scope to completion, managing contractors, budgets, and site activities, while collaborating closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders. With a strong bias towards concrete works — including quays, dock structures, foundations, and hardstanding areas — you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the long-term functionality and resilience of this key operational site.

What do you need?

Proven experience delivering civil engineering or concrete infrastructure projects, ideally within marine, defence, or industrial environments

Strong technical understanding of concrete works, structural repairs, and marine construction techniques

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Sound knowledge of construction standards, health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and British Standards

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary project delivery team

Ideally qualified with a Degree or HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Professional certification such as APM PMQ, SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous

The details:

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

British Passport is required

Salary: Up to £64,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits include:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Group income protection and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme and internal recognition initiatives

Continued professional development and chartership support

Access to on-site facilities and employee discounts

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing delivery team supporting vital waterfront infrastructure projects — combining technical challenge, teamwork, and real-world impact.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client