Project Manager – Compliance & Safety KBS Maritime KBS Maritime

KBS Maritime Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading joint venture in maritime services is seeking a Project Manager – Compliance & Safety to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects at HM Naval Base. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project lifecycle management, along with expertise in fire engineering and safety management. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension scheme, and professional development opportunities. Join a team dedicated to national defense and innovative infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Access to internal benefits and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Professional career development

Kudos reward opportunities

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

50% off entry into Historic Dockyard

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong collaborative skills with stakeholder management experience.
• Regulatory fluency in compliance with safety and building standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned projects within the programme.
• Lead the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate with teams and suppliers for successful delivery.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Negotiation skills

Plan execution

Safety management

Education

Experience in fire engineering

Knowledge of asbestos management

Experience with water hygiene

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Compliance & Safety

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Infrastructure Programme

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

WhatYou’llbe doing:

You’ll be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects within the programme.

You’ll will ensure that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Being the primary point of contact for project stakeholders and coordinates with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery.

You’ll lead the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring structural integrity while embedding compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, and statutory safety frameworks.

You’llHave:

A proventrack recordof deliveringprojects andexperience offull end-to-end delivery of the project lifecycle, ideally with expertise in fire engineering, water hygiene, asbestos management.

About you:

With a strong collaborative ability,you’llhave decision and negotiation skills to positivelyimpactyour projects.You’llalso have strong planning capability, ever ensuring concise working measures and active listening skill to firmly influenceand drive your projects forward on time and on budget.

You’ll be a technical leader, regulatory fluency, and have the ability to manage safety-critical elements within structural projects from concept to completion. You will manage the day-to-day project activities including scope, schedule, cost, and quality whilst delivering projects in alignment with programme strategy and objectives.

You’llget:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employeeassistancenetwork, 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
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process:

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 9th January 2026 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 16th January 2026. For all queries, please contact [e-mail] in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us:

At KBS Maritime,we’renot just another company –we’rean exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our teamis dedicated to providingAsset 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. Weoperatein a unique and fascinatingenvironment,with a mix of historic dockyards andcutting-edgeinfrastructurethat’sunlike any other.

By deliveringstate of the artsolutions 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. Butit’snot 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.