Project Manager: Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Construction

Location: Portsmouth, Filton or Frimley.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of number of assigned projects to meet customer and business requirements. Typically, these projects will be related to facilities and building services including maintenance, repair, refurbishment or construction projects across the UK. This is an opportunity to work within a multi-disciplined team, drawing on the expertise of all capabilities from SHE, Commercial, and Legal to IT and Building, MEP / Civil Engineering.

Working with internal Clients provides an opportunity to embed yourself as a respected operator, fostering positive working relationships and remaining present to experience the transition to ‘In-use’ phase with critical success factors realised.

Core duties:

• You will be leading the planning and implementation of small to medium scale projects
• You will be facilitating the definition of project scope, objectives and deliverables ensuring technical feasibility
• You will be monitoring and reporting of project performance for schedule, technical, financial and quality objectives
• You will be communicating well with key stakeholders, the project team and third parties
• You have responsibility for the compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations and good H&S practices more generally

Essential Skills:

• You will have a demonstrable track record of successful project management of varied construction projects
• You will have experience in the facilities, building services or construction related industries
• You will have knowledge and practical application of project management tools and techniques
• You will have the ability to manage budgets and interpret financial information
• You will have knowledge and experience of commercial contracts and different procurement strategies, including NEC and JCT contracts experience
• You will have people management experience, particularly managing a project team for effective project delivery

The Real Estate and Infrastructure team:

The Real Estate team is a central team in shared services that manages real estate portfolio for the business. They cover a very interesting and diverse portfolio of asset classes, offices, industrial spaces as well as submarine construction facilities.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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