Project Manager

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Project Manager

Location: Portsmouth
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are working with an established and highly respected construction contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a project in Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering complex construction projects.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will be responsible for leading site teams, coordinating subcontractors, managing project resources and working closely with commercial and planning teams to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of construction works, ensuring programme, budget, quality and health & safety objectives are achieved.

• Manage and coordinate site teams, including Site Managers, Engineers and Foremen, ensuring clear communication and effective allocation of responsibilities.

• Work closely with the planning team to develop, maintain and regularly review construction programmes, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures.

• Oversee subcontractor procurement, management and coordination, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with programme requirements.

• Monitor project financial performance, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to improve profitability.

• Work alongside the commercial team to manage contractual matters, including early warnings, compensation events and change management.

• Ensure appropriate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources are available to meet project requirements.

• Chair regular site progress meetings, reviewing performance, upcoming works and any operational challenges.

• Coordinate with technical and design teams to resolve queries and ensure the timely delivery of construction activities.

• Oversee the preparation and implementation of construction management documentation, including method statements, risk assessments and construction phase plans.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures throughout the project.

• Maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

• Provide regular progress, programme and commercial updates to senior management.

• Lead, motivate and develop the project delivery team, promoting high standards of performance and collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex construction or infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager for a main contractor or specialist construction contractor.

• A successful track record of delivering substantial construction projects from planning through to completion.

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, site operations and project management processes.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams, subcontractors and project resources.

• Excellent understanding of construction programmes, progress monitoring and project reporting.

• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing project budgets, costs and contractual risks.

• Working knowledge of NEC contracts, including early warnings and compensation events.

• A thorough understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal departments.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Relevant degree, NVQ Level 5/6 or equivalent construction management qualification.

• Valid CSCS card.

• SMSTS certification.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Appointed Person and First Aid at Work qualifications would be advantageous.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for a new challenge in Hampshire, please apply with an up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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