Project Manager Construction

Project Manager

Location: Winchester (Project Site)
Working Pattern: Site-based with flexibility for occasional remote working
Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 + Package

A major Tier 1 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a significant Ministry of Justice project in Winchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established regional team with a strong pipeline of secured work. The initial project is valued at approximately 20 million and comprises both new build and refurbishment works within a secure environment. The project is expected to run until January 2027, with a programme duration of approximately 18 months, followed by further secured projects within the region.

The Role

Reporting to the Operational Director, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion. As the No.1 on site, you will lead a multidisciplinary project team and maintain strong relationships with the client and wider project stakeholders.

Your team will include:

• Senior Site Manager
• Site Manager
• Assistant Site Manager
• Quantity Surveyor
• Design Manager
• Building Services Manager
• Planner

You will also be responsible for producing and presenting monthly internal and external project reports, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

About You

We're looking for an experienced construction professional who has:

• Experience leading projects as the No.1 on site.
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Strong client-facing, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering projects within secure environments, ideally Ministry of Justice or prison projects.
• The ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive programme performance.
• Strong commercial awareness and reporting capabilities.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager is preferred, although candidates who have successfully led projects in a senior site leadership capacity will also be considered.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this project, all applicants must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance. Unfortunately, candidates who cannot meet this requirement cannot be considered.

What's on Offer

• Salary of 80,000 - 90,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term secured workload with an established pipeline of future projects.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile Ministry of Justice schemes.
• Career progression within a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Collaborative and supportive project team environment.