Project Manager, Major Projects, Infrastructure Directorate, Navy Command
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,530 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | PL2 2BG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 416049 |
Summary
HMNB Devonport has a significant infrastructure portfolio. The Infrastructure Directorate is a key enabler to ensuring the Naval Base is able to deliver its outputs supporting the Navy Command Director Submarines portfolio.
Naval Base infrastructure is managed by a collaborative MOD and Industry Partner team who work together to deliver infrastructure availability and to shape the future of the site to deliver the best for Defence and its people. Major Projects, Project Managers play a critical role in delivering fit for purpose infrastructure, for now and for the future, through the effective management and delivery of projects.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of identified major projects within the Infrastructure Directorate, including managing requirements, budgets and acting as project sponsor. They will work closely with the Enabling Organisation and Industry Partner(s) to deliver positive outcomes for the Naval Base. Assisting in the preparation of assessment phases (and gateway reviews).
The post holder will develop Business Cases and supporting artefacts for submission through the Navy Command Infrastructure, or His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport Infrastructure approvals and corporate governance processes. They will manage agreed budgets and financial approvals in relation to project delivery and where required, provide inputs to the PMO for Financial Planning (Annual Budgeting Cycle).
Through effective Stakeholder Management, the post holder will monitor and report to the team leader on project delivery performance. They will manage and record change and risk, identifying and taking remedial action where appropriate.
Responsible for a project support officer and working as part of the Major Projects and Infrastructure Directorate team, the post holder will contribute towards sustaining and improving the Naval Base and in doing so will support Defence capability.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Naval Base infrastructure is managed by a collaborative MOD and Industry Partner team who work together to deliver infrastructure availability and to shape the future of the site to deliver the best for Defence and its people. Major Projects, Project Managers play a critical role in delivering fit for purpose infrastructure, for now and for the future, through the effective management and delivery of projects.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of identified major projects within the Infrastructure Directorate, including managing requirements, budgets and acting as project sponsor. They will work closely with the Enabling Organisation and Industry Partner(s) to deliver positive outcomes for the Naval Base. Assisting in the preparation of assessment phases (and gateway reviews).
The post holder will develop Business Cases and supporting artefacts for submission through the Navy Command Infrastructure, or His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport Infrastructure approvals and corporate governance processes. They will manage agreed budgets and financial approvals in relation to project delivery and where required, provide inputs to the PMO for Financial Planning (Annual Budgeting Cycle).
Through effective Stakeholder Management, the post holder will monitor and report to the team leader on project delivery performance. They will manage and record change and risk, identifying and taking remedial action where appropriate.
Responsible for a project support officer and working as part of the Major Projects and Infrastructure Directorate team, the post holder will contribute towards sustaining and improving the Naval Base and in doing so will support Defence capability.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.