Job Description

Location:

HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area:

Service Delivery

Hours of Work:

37 Per week

Salary:

42,000 - 50,000

What You'll be doing:

With a busy project delivery programme ahead of us, we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Through Life Support Officer to join our Service Delivery Team to support the successful delivery of projects and their smooth transition into service.



As Project Through Life Support Officer, you'll be responsible for representing Service Delivery within the Project Design Review Process, i.e. at stage gate reviews where Service Delivery's input will inform the project requirements or where the project deliverables will have a material impact on Service Delivery's operation / maintenance obligations; all to support and prepare for the smooth handovers of assets.



Where KBS Maritime will be the end user, you'll ensure that the relevant persons are properly consulted through the project procurement / delivery process. Following this, you'll work with Project Managers to ensure that any required familiarisation / maintenance instruction with respect to new assets, is delivered to KBS in-house teams / partners in advance of the asset being brought into service.



At the end of the defect liability period support the 'Whole Life Cost Modelling Manager' with collating operating and maintenance costs to inform future asset investment decisions.

You'll Have:

Essentially, to be successful as Project Through Life Support Officer, you'll have experience of managing the handover of building / construction works, either in the capacity of a contractor or from a client's perspective and have experience of delivering change. You'll also be familiar and comfortable with the use of computer-based systems and have experience in the use of Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) systems.



Familiarity with drafting 'statements of requirements' with respect to maintenance contracts is desirable, along with numeracy competence, and competence with Microsoft suite packages.

About you:

In line with KBS Maritime's core values, you'll be comfortable with problem solving and you'll strive for business excellence through the process of continuous improvement. With an analytical mindset, you'll have exceptional interpersonal skills, linking capability of working independently and as part of a wider team.



Ideally, you'll also Have experience of working within an engineering / project delivery environment and hold a recognised H&S Health and Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH or SMSTS.

You'll get:

A competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues Cycle to work scheme Group income protection Flexible parental benefits (if applicable) 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 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process:

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 25th July 2025, with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 28th July 2025. For all queries, please contact recruitment@kbsmaritime.com in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

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.