Project Manager - Facilities Manager

Facilities Project Manager - Design & Build (Capital Projects)Location: Salisbury / Chilmark (3 days on-site)Contract: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Likely to be extended to 18+ monthsRate: £500 - £650 per day (DOE)Clearance: SC Clearance (Active or Clearable)

Role Type

• Capital Projects Design & Build (D&B) Site Relocation & New Facilities RIBA (Stages 0-7)

The Role

An opportunity for an experienced Facilities Project Manager / Capital Projects Manager to deliver a major Design & Build programme for a growing UAV manufacturing operation.

This is not a facilities maintenance role. The position is focused on the creation and transition of new facilities, managing projects from early concept and design through to construction, fit-out and operational handover.

You will lead the delivery of site expansion and relocation activity within a secure, technically complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full RIBA lifecycle (Stages 0-7)
• Lead pre-construction, design coordination and technical planning
• Deliver construction, fit-out and commissioning works
• Oversee site moves and equipment relocation
• Manage contractors and consultants (NEC4 / JCT)
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and H&S standards
• Interface with internal stakeholders, engineers and design teams

Required Experience

• Proven experience delivering Design & Build or capital projects
• Strong knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work
• Background in manufacturing, warehouses, labs, offices or production facilities
• Experience working in Defence, MOD, Aerospace or regulated environments
• Contractor management and construction delivery experience
• NEC4 or JCT contract exposure
• Eligible for SC Clearance (or already cleared)
• Experience with relocations or site expansions

Desirable

• MCIOB or APM qualification
• Background in secure or high-tech manufacturing

Why Apply

This is a high-profile capital programme for a confidential client at a key growth phase. You will be responsible for delivering new operational space from concept to handover, with real ownership of the build programme.

Ideal for a Facilities Project Manager, Capital Projects Manager or Construction Project Manager with strong Design & Build and RIBA experience looking for a technically interesting, delivery-focused contract role.