Job Description
Project Manager - Portsmouth
Project Manager - Portsmouth Salary: £68,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + PensionLocation: Portsmouth / South Coast (Regional Travel Required)We are partnering with a well‑established 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 long‑term 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 defence‑related environments.This is a key appointment for the business, offering long‑term stability, variety of work, and future progression as the MOD programme continues to expand.Company OverviewThis South Coast contractor delivers high‑quality projects across a range of sectors, with a strong footprint in:
* Defence / MOD
* Commercial
* Education
* Industrial
* Public Sector
Key Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of MOD refurbishment and new build schemes across an occupied estate
* Oversee day‑to‑day site management, project planning, and programme control
* Manage subcontractors, logistics, health & safety and quality compliance
* Work closely with commercial and design teams to ensure successful project outcomes
* Maintain strong relationships with MOD stakeholders and project partners
* Ensure all works meet stringent security and operational requirements
About You
* Experienced Project Manager, confident in managing both new build and refurbishment projects
* Previous exposure to MOD, defence, secure, or government‑led schemes is highly desirable
* Strong organisational and leadership skills
* Able to manage multiple work phases across estate‑wide improvements
* SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), First Aid preferred
* Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management ability
* What’s on Offer
* £68,000 – £75,000 salary + car allowance + pension
* Opportunity to lead multi‑phase MOD schemes near Portsmouth
* Long‑term project pipeline with strong future progression
* Stable, supportive senior leadership team
If you’re interested in learning more, please send your CV to James.mitchell@hays.com or contact the Hays Southampton office to arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity. # 4737654