A Projects / Contracts Manager is required to join an established and growing main contractor based in the Portsmouth area, delivering construction and refurbishment projects across Hampshire and the South Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager or Contracts Manager to join a well-established regional contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the education, healthcare, public-sector, commercial and general refurbishment sectors.
The successful Project / Contracts Manager will take responsibility for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, managing works from preconstruction and procurement through to completion and handover.
Project / Contracts Manager – The Role
- Managing multiple construction and refurbishment projects across Hampshire and the South Coast.
- Overseeing projects from preconstruction through to practical completion and handover.
- Managing and supporting Site Managers, subcontractors and site teams.
- Coordinating construction programmes, procurement, materials and resources.
- Monitoring project budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance.
- Liaising with clients, consultants, Local Authorities and other project stakeholders.
- Attending progress meetings, monitoring programmes and reporting on project delivery.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, construction programmes and project documentation.
- Identifying and resolving technical, operational and programme-related issues.
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard.
- Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Project / Contracts Manager – Requirements
- Previous experience as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
- Strong background in general building, construction and refurbishment projects.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience within education, healthcare, Local Authority or public-sector construction would be advantageous, although not essential.
- Good technical understanding of construction methods, programming and project delivery.
- Experience managing Site Managers, subcontractors and project resources.
- Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, procurement, variations and cost control.
- Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
- Good understanding of construction health and safety and CDM regulations.
- Relevant construction qualifications would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence.
Project / Contracts Manager – Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Access to company pool vehicles for business use.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Permanent position with an established regional main contractor.
- Varied portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects.
- Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
- Opportunity for long-term career development.
Start Date
Ideally December 2026 for an initial induction and familiarisation period, with the successful candidate commencing the position fully in January 2027.
Projects / Contracts Manager in Portsmouth employer: One Way
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of a major infrastructure project in Cresswell, where your expertise as a Slinger Signaller will be valued and rewarded. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and efficiency, offering competitive rates and long-term employment opportunities. With a commitment to employee growth and development, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to impactful civil engineering projects.
