Project Manager

Job DescriptionProject Manager - Portsmouth Project Manager - PortsmouthSalary: 68,000 75,000 + Car Allowance + PensionLocation: Portsmouth / South Coast (Regional Travel Required)We are partnering with a wellestablished South Coast construction firm who, due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of defence work, are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their team.This Project Manager Portsmouth role will involve delivering a longterm MOD estate programme, consisting of both refurbishment and new build schemes across multiple sections of a large, operational site. Typical project values range from 1 million to 8 million, and the successful candidate must bring experience in both new build and refurbishment within sensitive, secure, or defencerelated environments.This is a key appointment for the business, offering longterm stability, variety of work, and future progression as the MOD programme continues to expand.Company OverviewThis South Coast contractor delivers highquality projects across a range of sectors, with a strong footprint in:Defence / MODCommercialEducationIndustrialPublic Sector Key ResponsibilitiesLead delivery of MOD refurbishment and new build schemes across an occupied estateOversee daytoday site management, project planning, and programme controlManage subcontractors, logistics, health 'safety and quality complianceWork closely with commercial and design teams to ensure successful project outcomesMaintain strong relationships with MOD stakeholders and project partnersEnsure all works meet stringent security and operational requirementsAbout YouExperienced Project Manager, confident in managing both new build and refurbishment projectsPrevious exposure to MOD, defence, secure, or governmentled schemes is highly desirableStrong organisational and leadership skillsAble to manage multiple work phases across estatewide improvementsSMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), First Aid preferredExcellent communication and stakeholdermanagement abilityWhats on Offer68,000 75,000 salary + car allowance + pensionOpportunity to lead multiphase MOD schemes near PortsmouthLongterm project pipeline with strong future progressionStable, supportive senior leadership teamIf youre interested in learning more, please send your CV to [email protected] or contact the Hays Southampton office to arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity. # 4737654

Created: 2026-04-08