Lead the Future of Defence Infrastructure in the South Atlantic   

Tax-Free Income | Accommodation & Meals Provided | Free Gym | Return Flights | Professional Development | Unique Lifestyle  

Imagine waking up to ocean views, working on projects that matter, and ending your day with a swim under South Atlantic skies. This is more than a job, it's a career-defining opportunity in one of the world's most remote British territories in Ascension Island.   

You will gain experience in a high-profile, operational setting and experience life in a unique location few ever see.   

What You'll Get   

• Tax-Free Income: simplified income tax structure.   
• Free Accommodation & Meals: save thousands with zero housing costs (unaccompanied position).   
• Return Flights to the UK Twice a Year: stay connected with home.   
• 40 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: plenty of time to recharge.   
• Free Gym & Swimming Pool Access: crossFit, yoga, spin, squash, and more.   
• Professional Development Courses: business, science, arts, languages.   
• 5% Site Allowance (Monthly) and 10% Tour Bonus (Annually).   
• Onboarding and Support: experienced teams to help you settle in.   
• Career Defining Experience: supporting UK Defence operations.   
• Unique Lifestyle: an opportunity to live & work in one of the world's most remote British territories. 
• 24 months fixed-term contract 

Join Mitie, a leader in facilities management and infrastructure support, and play a vital role in UK Defence operations. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Project Manager (Civil Engineering) to join our team in Ascension Island delivering essential services in support of UK Armed Forces operations.  

Job objectives and responsibilities

• Project Management of related works both of a minor and/ or major nature as part of an Annual Funded Programme to a value of £1-5M.
• Undertake designs, scopes of works, specifications, and estimating to provide rough order of costs and delivery programmes.
• To be responsible for the organisation of project works and liaison with all affected parties, the on - going project management to ensure compliance to specification and quality standards.
• Undertake technical planning, designing and specifying of Discrete and New Works to be undertaken by both DEL, supply partners and sub-contractors for ensuring that works meet the required levels of quality within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Produce and undertake tendering activities to procure works.
• Facilitate the Coordination of CDM 2015 projects in conjunction with HSE adviser.

Main duties

• Communicate with the client on all building and civil engineering matters.
• To produce works documentation and technical records in full compliance with the site QA procedures, CDM and Health and Safety requirements.
• To provide technical advice on technical aspects of the contract as required.
• To act as Clerk of Works and undertake quality/HSE inspections for on-site operations.
• To carry out inspections of facilities to identify works to incorporate into the maintenance register as required, provide general support to visiting consultants as required.
• Ensuring that personnel are only:
• Employed on work appropriate to their training, qualification and experience, and authoring them accordingly. Identify training and resources necessary for the self – execution of works.
• Maintain meticulous records, time sheets and appropriate job sheets for all tasks completed, ensuring all valid risk assessments and method statements are in place.
• Ensure that all your works are accurately entered into the MAXIMO IT System, percentages and progress maintained and all works are completed in the system as the works are done.

What You will Bring

• Full driving license.
• A proven member of a multi-skilled team.
• A wide range of experience in project management and project delivery.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to deal effectively with sensitive issues.
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach.
• Self-motivated team member with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Customer focused.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.

Why Ascension Island?   

Few professionals ever experience life here. It's a unique opportunity to live and work in a stunning, remote location with a close-knit community and unparalleled natural beauty. From mountain climbing to ocean views, this is an adventure that sets you apart.   

Ready to take your career to the South Atlantic?   

Apply now and become part of a mission-critical team making a real difference.