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+ months
Rate: £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.