Job Introduction
PROGRAMME MANAGER – DEFENCE ESTATE (SCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND)
Up to £68,250 (DOE) + £7,200 Car Allowance | Rosyth, Fife | Permanent, Office Based
As Programme Manager, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of billable works and services across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your work ensures the Defence Training Estate remains safe, compliant and fit for purpose, supporting essential military training. This is a high‑impact role where your leadership will shape estate development, operational excellence and long‑term value.
The Essentials
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Salary: Up to £68,250 (DOE) + £7,200 Car Allowance p/a
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Location: Rosyth, Fife, Scotland
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Contract: Permanent, Office Based, Mon–Fri
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Travel: Travel will be required in the Scotland region with quarterly travel to Northern Ireland (travel costs covered)
About the Organisation
Landmarc supports the UK Armed Forces by keeping the Defence Training Estate running safely and effectively. We manage training areas and ranges, maintain essential infrastructure and deliver major improvement projects that enhance military training across the UK.
What You’ll Do
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Manage performance, welfare, attendance, capability, and health & safety across your team
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Oversee all billable works, allocate resources effectively, and ensure full CDM compliance
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Work closely with regional teams, contractors, statutory bodies, and clients to ensure seamless delivery
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Maintain programme risk registers, remove barriers to progress, and capture through‑life costs
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Act as deputy to the Regional Operations Manager and support investigations, audits, and reporting
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Ensure accurate and compliant record‑keeping across digital and paper‑based systems
What We’re Looking For
Essential
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Strong H&S knowledge, ideally NEBOSH Construction
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NVQ/HNC, APMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent, with proven delivery experience
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Knowledge of building services, statutory regulations, CDM, and workload scheduling
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Skilled in managing budgets, contractors, and full project life cycles
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Able to motivate teams and build strong working relationships
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Confident using IT systems including MS Project
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Full UK driving licence
What You’ll Get
At Landmarc, we don’t just offer a job, we offer a package that supports your wellbeing, your family and your future. Here are the highlights:
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Up to 8% employer pension contribution
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25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy up to 10 more)
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Loyalty leave at 5 and 10 years
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Life assurance at 3x salary
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Health cash plan
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Discounts on top brands
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Paid professional fees and development support
For more: https://www.landmarcsolutions.com/careers/life-at-landmarc/benefits/
Our Values
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Take time to take care of yourself, look out for yourself and others, and stop and step‑in if you need to.
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Always do the right thing, not just the easy thing; integrity in all that we do at work and at home.
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Put the customer’s needs first, in everything we say, consider or do.
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Promise only what can be delivered; once promised it’s a Landmarc commitment.
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Take pride in what you do, you’ve a lot to be proud of.
Apply Now - Join a team delivering work that genuinely matters for UK defence.
Security
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BPSS security clearance is mandatory for all roles; with this post additionally requiring SC clearance.
Interviews
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Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
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Interview correspondence is sent by email, please check your junk folder.
