Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
UK Real Estate Project Manager (12‑Month FTC)
Location: Templecombe or Cheadle (Travel required to both sites)
Join us as a UK Real Estate Project Manager and play an impactful role in shaping the future of our Under Water Systems (UWS) sites. This is a hands‑on, collaborative position where you’ll work as part of an integrated project team, supporting major programmes and bid work packages across our Cheadle and Templecombe sites.
You’ll help bring the Group Real Estate strategy to life by enhancing and optimising the sites within your remit. You’ll ensure the right tools, processes and governance are in place so projects run smoothly, consistently and in full alignment with Chorus II and Thales standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver capital projects across the Glasgow site and support MOD/business‑funded construction activity as part of a supportive, cross‑functional team.
Implement the Group Real Estate strategy by optimising assets and ensuring strong governance, processes and reporting.
Lead risk, budget and programme management while maintaining a UK‑wide risk register and promoting a transparent, “no surprises” culture.
Support PACE and SSNA bid work packages across Cheadle and Templecombe.
Manage tendering and compliance from employer requirements through to design and construction tender processes.
Ensure smooth project handover with full compliance to stakeholder, legislative and contractual requirements.
About You
We welcome applicants who bring curiosity, confidence and a collaborative mindset. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy working with others, solving problems and taking ownership of meaningful work.
You’ll bring:
Experience in capital and construction projects — ideally full RIBA lifecycle, with MOD/defence exposure an advantage.
Strong project management capability with substanial in regulated or manufacturing environments.
Clear, confident communication and the ability to build positive relationships across teams.
Skills in risk, budget and programme control with proficiency in project management tools.
H&S certification (IOSH/NEBOSH) and experience in facilities, installation or commissioning projects.
Flexibility to travel across UK sites when needed, with a valid driving licence.
Benefits:
Performance-related bonus
Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
24 hours volunteering paid for
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Life cover
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Security Clearance Requirement:
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
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