Project Manager in Winchester

Project Manager – MOD / MOJ ProjectsLocation: 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 ofplex 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 andmunity buildings

Live environment refurbishments

Projects are typically £10 million to £40million and can involve sensitive working environments where planning,munication, health & safety and stakeholder management are all critical.
The Role As Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading projects from early stages through topletion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards. You will oversee the wider project team, including site management,mercial, design, planning and building services support, while maintaining strongmunication 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 sitepliance

Driving progress on site and identifying any risks to programme or budget

Working closely withmercial 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 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

You will also need:

Experience managing construction projects of around £10m+

Previous experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager stepping into a 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

Strongmunication and reporting skills

The ability to work in secure environments andplete 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 /pany car

Pension and benefits package

Long-term regional pipeline of work

Opportunity to work on secure,plex 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. # - James Mitchell