Project Manager

Location: Plymouth (covering sites from Plymouth to Bristol)
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 + car/car allowance + excellent benefits
Job type: Permanent Full time
Hays FM are working in partnership with VIVO Defence Services, a leading provider of facilities management and accommodation maintenance to the UK Defence estate, to recruit an experienced Project Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation delivering refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects across a large Defence housing portfolio.
The roleAs Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a varied programme of works ranging from minor remedial projects and internal refurbishments through to major, multi-million-pound schemes. You will oversee projects from initial scoping and design through to procurement, delivery and final handover, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.You will work closely with regional managers, project teams, contractors and key stakeholders, maintaining high standards of compliance, customer service and reporting across all projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project life cycle across a large housing portfolio
• Deliver multiple projects concurrently, from small works to £3m+ schemes
• Manage contractor and supply chain performance, ensuring value for money
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM, asbestos and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate budgets, forecasts, reporting and audit-ready documentation
• Engage effectively with service families, DIO representatives and internal teams
• Support continuous improvement and performance reporting across the contract

• Proven project management experience within housing, property services or FM
• Strong commercial and contractor management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Structured, organised and able to manage a high volume of works
• Relevant construction or property qualification
• SMSTS certification
• Confident use of MS Office, including MS Project

• Competitive salary £38,000-£45,000 (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 6% employer-matched pension
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Flexible and hybrid working options