Compliance Project Manager

Your new company
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation that delivers facilities management and accommodation maintenance services across the UK Defence estate, supporting military personnel and their operational requirements.
Your new role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Compliance Project Manager to lead the delivery of Billable Works projects across residential properties throughout the South East and South West regions.
This is a key position responsible for managing a varied portfolio of compliance, maintenance, and improvement projects, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose while delivering an excellent customer experience.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate project delivery with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives, operational teams, contractors, and supply chain partners.
• Oversee procurement activities, contractor performance, programme management, and project governance.
• Monitor project budgets, financial performance, and commercial outcomes, identifying opportunities to maximise value and improve efficiency.
• Manage project risks and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, contractual requirements, and JSP standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong Safety First culture, ensuring adherence to Health & Safety regulations, CDM requirements, and asbestos management procedures.
• Utilise asset condition and compliance data to support future works programmes and long-term investment planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates, manage expectations, and minimise disruption during project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing project performance, supply chain effectiveness, sustainability, and carbon reduction objectives.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience delivering construction, compliance, infrastructure, property, or facilities management projects within a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrable track record of managing projects from inception through to completion and handover.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, financial performance, and contract delivery.
• Sound understanding of project governance, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of project management principles, construction methodologies, and Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, compliance, programme delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience working within defence infrastructure, social housing, facilities management, construction, or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, contractors, residents, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, resolve issues, and drive successful outcomes.
• Organised and proactive leader capable of managing contractor performance and coordinating multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management systems such as Maximo.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service, continuous improvement, and safe, high-quality project outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary between £45-£50K per annum plus the below:

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• Company car/car allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance 2x annual salary

What you need to do now


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