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 working on projects that matter in one of the most remote and spectacular British territories in The Falkland Islands . This is more than a job, it's a career-defining opportunity that will set you apart. 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.
• 33 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: a rare opportunity to live and work in one of the world's most remote British territories.
• Permanent 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 (Electrical or Mechanical) to join our team in The Falkland Islands delivering essential services in support of UK Armed Forces operations.

Why This Role Matters

You'll be part of a mission-critical team maintaining and developing Defence infrastructure and your skills will directly support UK Defence operations in a high-profile, operational setting.

The Role

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare scopes of work, tender documentation, and administer contracts in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor progress and performance, providing accurate reports, updates, and recommendations to senior management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with construction regulations, health and safety legislation, and industry best practice.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality, identify risks, and resolve issues promptly.
• Produce detailed scopes of work and drawings using CAD.
• Manage procurement of materials, subcontractors, and specialist services.
• Advise on sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-effective construction solutions.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to achieve project objectives.
• Lead risk management activities, identifying and mitigating potential issues early.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and contribute to business process development.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in Mechanical or Electrical project delivery in commercial, residential, or public sector environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, regulations, and contract management.
• Expertise in building services, mechanical, and electrical systems (HVAC, lighting, power).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with ability to motivate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, confident in dealing with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in project management software, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools.
• Degree in Construction Management or Building Services/Engineering.
• Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, APM, CIBSE) or working towards.

Desirable

• Familiarity with MOD estates and JSP requirements.
• Experience in designing and producing scopes of work, with ability to review technical drawings thoroughly.

Commitment

• Uphold health, safety, quality, and sustainability standards across all projects.

Why The Falkland Islands?

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 rugged landscapes to rich wildlife, 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 in The Falkland Islands.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.