Job Description
Project Manager – Restoration Projects
Location: Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Company vehicle (van or car) with fuel card, pension scheme, ongoing training
Are you an organised and proactive project manager with experience in restoration or property services? We are looking for a hands-on Supervisor to oversee end-to-end delivery of small-to-medium restoration projects, including insurance-led works, across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing restoration business, managing multiple projects safely, on time, and to a high standard, while maintaining excellent client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Manage restoration projects from instruction through to completion and handover
Supervise site activities, small teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
Develop project schedules, programmes, and cost controls
Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, company procedures, and industry standards
Maintain strong communication with insurers, loss adjusters, surveyors, and clients
Conduct site inspections and quality assurance checks
Manage variations, risks, and changes to project scope
Monitor budgets and cost reporting
Keep accurate project documentation and reporting
Resolve issues efficiently, maintaining customer satisfaction
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience managing restoration, construction, or property service projects
Knowledge of insurance-led restoration works (fire, flood, escape of water, impact damage)
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Understanding of health & safety requirements (CDM awareness)
Ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, SMSTS)
Background in building surveying or construction management
Experience liaising with insurers and loss adjusters
Familiarity with estimating and cost control systems
Personal Attributes
Professional, customer-focused approach
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
Team player with leadership capability
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum
Company vehicle (van or car) with fuel card
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding restoration business
If you have a hands-on approach, enjoy managing multiple projects, and want to join a professional yet supportive team, we’d love to hear from you