Location: South Coast / Hampshire
Salary: Up to £90,000 + package
Sector: MOD / MOJ / Public Sector
Project Values: £10m+
An established South Coast main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex public sector projects across the region, with a particular focus on MOD, MOJ and secure-environment schemes. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of challenging projects, managing site-based teams, and working closely with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to deliver high-quality schemes. The business delivers a mix of new build, refurbishment and upgrade projects across sectors including:
MOD / defence
MOJ / custodial environments
Education
Healthcare
Public sector frameworks
Civic and community buildings
Live environment refurbishmentsProjects are typically £10 million to £40million and can involve sensitive working environments where planning, communication, health & safety and stakeholder management are all critical.
The Role As Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading projects from early stages through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards. You will oversee the wider project team, including site management, commercial, design, planning and building services support, while maintaining strong communication with the client and senior management team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of projects
Leading site teams and ensuring everyone is working to the agreed programme
Managing subcontractors, consultants and supply chain partners
Overseeing health & safety, quality, environmental standards and site compliance
Driving progress on site and identifying any risks to programme or budget
Working closely with commercial teams on cost control, forecasting and reporting
Managing client relationships and providing regular project updates
Supporting design coordination, buildability reviews and value engineering
Ensuring works are properly planned, resourced and delivered to specification
Producing clear internal and external reports on project progress
Creating a positive, well-organised and professional site environment
The CandidateThe client is looking for someone with a strong main contracting background and a proven ability to lead projects as the No.1 on site.You will ideally have experience in one or more of the following sectors:
MOD / defence
MOJ / prison / custodial
Secure or live environments
Healthcare
Education
Government / public sector frameworks
You will also need:
Experience managing construction projects of around £10m+
Previous experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager stepping into a No.1 role
Strong client-facing skills
Good understanding of programme, quality, cost and risk management
Confidence managing site teams and subcontractors
A practical understanding of JCT / NEC contracts
Strong communication and reporting skills
The ability to work in secure environments and complete relevant clearance checks where required
Previous MOD or MOJ experience would be a strong advantage, but candidates from healthcare, education or public sector framework backgrounds will also be considered if they have strong project leadership experience.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £90,000
Car allowance / company car
Pension and benefits package
Long-term regional pipeline of work
Opportunity to work on secure, complex and meaningful public sector projects
Supportive operational team
Genuine progression within a growing South Coast contractor
If you'd like to talk this role through, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential conversation.
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Salary description
£80000.00 - £90000.00 per year