Project Manager (Waterfront)

Job Title: Project Manager (Waterfront)

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: Infrastructure Programme (Waterfront)

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 – 60,000

What you will be doing:

As an integral part of the Waterfront Integrated Delivery Team, you will be responsible for delivering allocated projects from scope to completion and handover - taking responsibility for all day-to-day delivery of work within the Waterfront programme, forming part of the wider project delivery function at Portsmouth Naval Base (PNB).

With oversight of the overall project schedule, including the design schedule, you will positively interact as the main Point of Contact with all stakeholders including the client, users and the wider KBS team ensuring effective delivery of works on site.

Projects will be either managed in smaller packages or traditionally delivered via a Main Contractor and of varying complexity and value.

For this specific role, having experience of working with Cofferdams, Penstocks, Caisson’s, and marine civils in particular working on or near water would be advantageous.

What you will bring:

• Proven track record of delivering construction projects to CDM Standards from inception to completion, along with schedule and risk management experience.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and Projects >£1M; and greater than 12-month duration.
• Experience of working with Cofferdams, Penstocks, Caisson’s, and marine civils in particular working on or near water would be advantageous.
• Experience of working in MOD establishments would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Statutory Requirements and British Standards.
• Knowledge of Civil, Electrical & Mechanical engineering construction aspects of delivering projects.
• Experience of having worked directly with the customer.

About you:

• Desirably, you will have obtained a minimum of an ONC/OND in project management or relative subject. Have or be working towards AMP membership and or have a professional qualification in engineering or construction.
• SMSTS
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Have the ability and experience to present and convey concepts and lengthy work streams in clear, concise, and visually appealing formats, considering the target audience.

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

Application process:

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date 22nd June 2026

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 [email protected]