Project Manager in Fareham

Project Manager – Civils EV Infrastructure

Location: Fareham Hampshire

Employment type: Full time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 45 Hours per week

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GPand Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club – supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Project Manager Civils (EV Infrastructure) to join our team, with a strong focus on civil engineering delivery within the Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure sector.

This role is primarily responsible for managing civils build teams delivering groundworks, ducting, cabling routes, and associated infrastructure works across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of projects from planning through to completion—ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civils build teams across multiple live sites
• Oversee delivery of groundworks, trenching, duct installation, reinstatement, and associated civils works
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and build programmes
• Plan and coordinate site activities, labour, plant, and materials
• Monitor productivity and performance of civils teams on-site
• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations, delivering toolbox talks and conducting site audits
• Report near misses, incidents, and observations, driving a proactive safety culture
• Manage project costs, track spend, and report on variances against budget
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders where required
• Coordinate with internal teams (design, electrical, commercial) to ensure smooth project delivery
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation using systems such as SharePoint
• Attend site meetings and progress reviews with clients and senior management
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining programme targets
• Be willing to travel and stay away from home during the working week as required

About you…

Strong background in civil engineering and site delivery, with hands‑on experience managing teams in a live construction environment.

Essential qualifications

• SMSTS qualification
• NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor qualification
• Proven experience managing civils / groundworks teams
• Strong knowledge of highways works, reinstatement, ducting, and utility installations
• Experience working on multi‑site civils projects
• Strong understanding of health & safety in a construction environment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and site plans
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable qualifications

• Experience within Utilities or EV infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of permit schemes and local authority requirements
• Experience working alongside electrical installation teams

What We’re Looking For

• A hands‑on Project Manager who understands how civils work actually gets delivered on‑site
• Strong leadership with the ability to drive performance from field teams
• A practical problem‑solver who can react quickly to site challenges
• Someone comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment

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