Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)
Service Area: Infrastructure Programme, Systems
Hours of Work: 37 Per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – 60,000
What you will be doing:
As a key member of the Project Delivery function at Portsmouth Naval Base (PNB), as Electrical Project Manager (Systems) you will be responsible for leading the delivery of assigned projects within the Systems Programme. This high-impact systems project management role demands a proven track record in managing Building Services projects across a diverse range of buildings and operational environments. You’ll be instrumental in driving project outcomes that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance, ensuring every initiative aligns with the strategic goals of KBS Maritime.
Reporting directly to the KBS Systems Programme Manager, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of systems project delivery, from initial scope and planning through to completion and handover. Whether managing trade packages or main contractor-led works, you’ll ensure each project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget. With systems projects varying in complexity and value, your leadership will be critical in maintaining operational excellence and supporting the continued success of the Project Execution team at Portsmouth Naval Base.
If you’re enthusiastic about this role but don’t meet every requirement particularly relating to works value and duration, we still encourage you to apply for consideration.
What you will bring:
- Hands-on Project Management experience delivering Building Services projects, ideally with exposure to end-to-end delivery of works valued under £4 million and spanning duration’s of 12 months or more.
- Practical experience working in environments involving electricity or other high-risk disciplines, with a strong preference for candidates who have operated within MoD or wider public sector settings.
- Experience with managing multi-discipline projects, and you’ll possess a working knowledge of Building Regulations, British Standards, and other relevant technical guidance.
- Familiarity with the engineering and construction aspects of project delivery is highly beneficial, as is experience working with NEC or similar forms of contract.
- Ideally hold a professional qualification in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management – qualifications such as APM PMQ are particularly advantageous.
- Additional certifications, including CITB SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH for managers, and academic credentials such as ONC/OND or a degree in Project Management, Building, Engineering, or Architecture, will further strengthen your profile.
About you:
- Your decision-making will be confident and informed, grounded in a clear understanding of project dynamics and stakeholder needs.
- A skilled communicator and influencer, able to establish effective communication channels, actively listen, provide and seek feedback, and present ideas with clarity and persuasion.
- Your organisational strengths will be evident in your ability to plan ahead, set clear objectives, monitor progress, allocate resources effectively, and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong presentation skills, and capable of conveying complex concepts and project narratives in visually engaging formats tailored to your audience.
- You’ll embody and promote the company’s values in everything you do, and demonstrate a firm grasp of schedule, risk, and cost management principles, ensuring projects are delivered with precision, accountability, and impact.
You’ll get:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
- Early finish on a Friday
- Discretionary company bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10%
- Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)
- Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group income protection
- Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
- Free parking onsite
- Access to our Internal employee assistance network, 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
- Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Application process:
Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of 22nd June 2026
Background checks & security
Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.
About us:
At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset 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. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.
By delivering state of the art solutions 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. But it’s not 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.
KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.
We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact [email protected]
