Civil Project Manager

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.