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This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager/ Pre-Construction Manager working for a hugely successful main contractor on Water Framework projects within the South

The psoition will be based in Southampton

The Project Manager/ Pre-Construction Manager will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop technical and commercial proposals for water and wastewater projects

This role would potentially suit a Project Manager, Engineering Mnagaer or Technical Manager, who would like to be a focal and liaison point for various aspects including design, procurement, planning as well as stakeholder facing.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager / Pre-Construction Manager

* Plan and manage the development of commercially and technically efficient solutions that meet the customer’s needs and requirements

* Build strong internal and external relationships and help to manage stakeholder expectations

* Work alongside the Bid management team to ensure proposals are in line with company governance procedures, whilst providing support to the estimating team on technical requirements

* Lead and manage reviews of customer enquiry documentation and complete scope gap reviews

* Co-ordinate the wider proposals and project team (including SMEs) to understand, identify and provide mitigations to challenges, risks and opportunities

Ideal Qualifications

* Proven track record and knowledge of the UK municipal Water/Wastewater or other regulated process driven sector(s)

* Proven experience of developing and creating proven solutions to meet customer requirements

* Water and Wastewater complex plant or systems proposals development experience

* Contractual awareness (incl. NEC, IChemE)

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Able to effectively manage time and priorities to achieve deadlines

* Strong leadership capabilities

* Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and make decisions when needed

* Comfortable presenting at all levels, both internally and externally

* Comprehensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite

* Experience in managing stakeholder, including client, relationships

* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Process, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

* APM or equivalent project management qualification

* National Water Hygiene Card

* Full UK Driving Licence

This represents a fantastic long term career opportunity coupled with an excellent financial package.

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Project Manager (Retail/ HVAC)

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Project Manager (Retail/ HVAC)
Eastleigh

£47,000 - £52,000 + Progression + Training + Life Insurance + Bike to Work
Are you a Project Manager with experience in retail or HVAC environments and a background working on site or alongside trade teams? Are you looking to progress your career within a supportive and rapidly growing company?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit organisation that offers genuine career progression, ongoing training, health benefits, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

You will play a key role within the Project Management team for a well-established company known for delivering a wide range of HVAC projects across multiple industries nationwide.

In this role, you will develop detailed project plans, coordinate resources between subcontractors, oversee site activities, and manage project documentation. You will also lead meetings, maintain and improve health and safety standards, report weekly progress, and manage any project changes or developments.

This position would suit an ambitious Project Manager with retail or HVAC experience who is comfortable working in site environments and is looking to grow within a company that actively invests in its people through training, progression, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role

Develop detailed project plans
Coordinate between sub-contractors
Oversee site activities and report weekly progress
Lead meetings and improve all standards while motivating a team
Eastleigh

The Person

Previous site or trade experience in HVAC or Retail
Health and Safety understanding
Proven background in managing projects
Full UK Driving license

Ref:1652225
Key Words: Project Manager, HVAC, Retail, Manager, Leadership, Head of Projects, Eastleigh, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Bournemouth

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Project Coordinator

University of Portsmouth Facilities Department

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally,weproudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

To effectively support the Modern Work Programme Manager and the team involved in the Modern Work Programme in the provision of a university wide Modern Work (Microsoft 365) programme, including delivery of new technologies and other systems, new software developments, and business processes. The post holder will be responsible for managing small one-off project deliverables and provide assistance on more complex/larger areas of the project under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Manager and ensure that the programme will have the appropriate and up to date documentation and progress reporting. The role will contribute to producing reports to senior management and governors.

The working pattern for these posts is full time; however, we may be able to consider offering a minimum of 30 hours per week and compressed hours may be an option for these posts. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role

This appointment is a fixed-term contract for 18 months. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under theSecondment PolicyIf you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

Employer, External Only:University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
Generous pension scheme.
Generous leave entitlement of 3235 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Staff wellbeing programmes.
Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Discounted learning.
Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residenceprogramme.
The perks dont stop there - click apply for further information onMy Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the Universitys values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Project Manager

University of Portsmouth Facilities Department

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, weproudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

The Role:

This role will manage small-scale digital transformation and IT projects, managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation to handover to business as usual. The Project Manager will manage a number of smaller-scale technical projects concurrently, working with stakeholders from the business and IT to produce accurate and achievable delivery plans to enable projects to be successfully delivered. The Project Manager will initiate projects, identifying and securing the required resources, prioritising and overseeing the project activities, preparing and tracking a project delivery plan, and escalating to stakeholders when required to enable projects to be successfully implemented.

The working pattern for this post is 18.5 hours per week and we can be flexible on the days worked.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 13 April 2026. This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 19 March 2027.

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under theSecondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

Employer, External Only:University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
Generous pension scheme.
Generous leave entitlement of 3235 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Staff wellbeing programmes.
Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Discounted learning.
Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residenceprogramme.
The perks dont stop there - click apply for further information onMy Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the Universitys values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Description

Programme Manager

Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire with travel to customer sites across the South of England.

Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance

Are you ready for your next challenge?

Leidos are on search of a Qualified and Experienced Programme Manager with Programme, Project and Service Management experience of medium to large size and high complexity deliveries (£30m – £80m p/a).

As a Programme Manager in Leidos you will be working on one of our programmes or proposals across our Civil Division.

Candidates will need to have a breadth experience showing individual contribution or leadership within the following Business Lifecycle phases:

Business Development Activities/Customer Engagement to shape requirements and offers, including Client-side working.
Develop and write innovative bids / proposals for new business which take into account a full assessment of the risks, opportunities and strategic growth priorities.
Start-up experience – mobilisation of contracts within complex environments.
Management and leadership of BAU contract phase, including developing and delivering On Contract Growth.
Exit and contract close out.
Project intervention, problem resolution and RTG planning for Red and at-risk projects within complex environments e.g. policing and Intelligence domains.

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager for our client. Supporting a multi-functional team and to manage the scheduling of project delivery, change and new business.

You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously and within a team to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPI’s and SLA’s.

This is a strongly customer facing role and the Programme Manager will be expected to have excellent written and stakeholder management skills. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to project and technical challenges.

Your Role and Responsibilities.

Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
Produce internal and external reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects and proposals.
Contribute at weekly and quarterly customer briefings as a Leidos Representative
Management of programme scope, requirements and acceptance criteria
Lead the commercial programmatic decisions making process.
Managing project scopes and objectives for proposals involving all relevant stakeholders.
Ensure resource availability and allocation.
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who can demonstrate:

Proven track record in successfully delivering complex programmes
Experience in SAFe Agile and Waterfall models of delivery cycles.
Good interpersonal skills and judgement for developing strong working relationships with Stakeholders in support of achieving objectives.
Ability to engage and work within a multi-functional programme team with an awareness of engineering principles.
Proven experience of Core Programme Management skills eg. Delivery Team Creation, Schedule creation, Risk Management and EVM.
A strong understanding of business, finance and personnel management techniques and the commercial aspects of projects.
The ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Line management and leadership experience.
Certification to APM, Prince 2 or Agile Prince 2

The role will be a Hybrid position, 1-2 days a week onsite with additional visits to customer sites which are essential. Training will be provided where necessary on any Leidos proprietary tools and processes.

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

Contributory Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme and much more!)
Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£73,700.00-£97,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Electrical Project Manager

Well established South Coast based Fast Fit Out Contractor currently seek an Electrical Project Manager to be the Project Lead on various fast-paced commercial office fit-out projects. You must be able to clearly demonstrate the ability to manage the full project lifecycle of multiple Cat A and Cat B fit-outs whilst being the “go-to technical expert” of the Electrical Division of the business. You will also be responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget and in full compliance with Health & Safety.
Electrical Project Manager Qualifications & Experience
* SMSTS and Black CSCS Card
* Minimum of 5 years experience in Project Management within the Commercial Fit Out Sector
* Trade Qualifications such as (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) with a Gold JIB Card and 18th/19th Edition updates
Electrical Project Manager Key responsibilities
* End-to-End Project Delivery of CAT A and B projects from pre-construction through to handover and aftercare.
* Programme Management through developing and maintaining detailed project schedules ensuring critical milestones are met across all live projects
* Financial Control through budget and procurement management, tracking of variations and final accounts to ensure maximum profitability without compromising quality.
* Stakeholder Liaison by acting as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and consultants, translating complex technical requirements into clear project updates.
* Ensuring Compliance within the Electrical Division
* Technical Authority acting as the “Electrical Lead” for the company ensuring all electrical installations across all company projects meet current BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) standards.
* Compliance Auditing to ensure the Electrical Division is adhering to statutory regulations.
* Certification Management ensuring the timely production and filing of all electrical testing, commissioning data, and O&M requirements.
* Pre-Construction Support working closely with the commercial team to ensure that electrical tenders are vetted appropriately to ensure value engineering, and design feasibility.
* Cross Project Resolution Serve as the “on-call” technical expert for complex electrical challenges across all projects
* Sub Contractor Management review and manage electrical subcontractors to ensure that high standards of workmanship and reliability are maintained
Electrical Project Manager Salary & Benefits
* Base Salary of Circa £70k (Negotiable)
* Car Allowance
* 30 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Pension Scheme.
Primary Location is Southampton but the Projects are based (although not limited to) London and the South Coast. Ideal location would be 35 to 45 minute commute to the office.
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My Client is seeking an experienced M&E Manager to support the delivery of £30million Manufacturing project.

The successful candidate will oversee mechanical and electrical building services delivery within a large manufacturing scheme, coordinating installation works while ensuring compliance.

This role requires someone with construction and fit-out experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage M&E installation works across the project

• Coordinate mechanical and electrical subcontractors

• Ensure installations comply with safety and quality standards

• Work closely with project management and site teams

• Manage RFIs, technical queries, and programme coordination

• Support commissioning and handover of building services systems

• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience as M&E Manager or Building Services Manager

• Experience delivering commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects

• Knowledge of heritage, conservation, or listed building works preferred

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services

• Ability to manage subcontractors and project coordination

There is the possibility of a permeant position at the end of the contract

Project Coordinator - Engineering

Elix Sourcing Solutions

£30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Progression + Early Friday Finish
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00. Friday, 08:00 - 13:00
Near Southampton - Commutable from Eastleigh, Romsey, Winchester and Chandlers Ford

Do you have experience dealing with projects within an engineering, construction or manufacturing environment? Do you want to join an industry leading engineering company who are offering first class training & development and multiple progression opportunities?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a project coordinator to join the team at their state of the art facility near Southamtpon. The successful applicant will be working with multiple departments within the business including the design, projects, sales, customer service, engineering and production teams. You will play a vital role in between the team and the end customer, working to ensure that all projects are completed on time meeting all customer, company and industry standards. Once trained you will be able to understand customer requirements, read technical designs and drawings and understand product manufacturing processes & timescales - this will help you manage projects from enquiry through to completion.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a family run business who boast an excellent staff retention rate, with many of the team being with the business for 10+ years. With opportunities to progress into more senior roles and the chance to enhance your skills across multiple departments, if you are looking for variety and to make a real difference this is the role for you.

For more information please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh - Reference 4761 - (phone number removed)

The Role:
*Working with multiple departments
*Excellent training and development opportunities
*Monday - Friday, days

The Candidate:
*Manufacturing/Engineering Experience
*Looking for a varied and customer facing role
*A commutable distance to the above locations

elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd

Fareham

£ DOE plus benefits

Our client is looking for a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to join their team in Fareham. They have a multitude of projects at various stages in their project lifecycle, from appraisal through to construction and in several different sectors.

These include residential, leisure, commercial, and retirement & care. Their clients range from local smaller scale businesses to local government, respected regional contractors, national housebuilders, and commercial developers.

The Role will see you taking a lead on civil engineering design for drainage, highways and S278/38 whilst mentoring more junior team members. You will liaise with external teams including architects, developers and Local Authorities.

You will be Chartered or working towards and hold a degree in civil engineering. Strong project and team management is a must, and they need you to prepare fee proposals and uphold quality standards. They need an engineer confident handling projects across planning stages

Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and career development opportunities.

To learn more and be considered, please send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting

Project Manager - Test & Certification

Project Manager - Engineering Testing & Certification

Fareham, Hampshire (Segensworth)

Sectors: Defence | Aerospace | Rail | Advanced Transport Technologies

Are you an organised and commercially aware Project Manager with experience in engineering testing or product qualification?

An internationally recognised engineering and technology organisation is looking for a Project Manager to join its specialist laboratory testing team in Fareham. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, supporting some of the most advanced technologies used in defence, aerospace, rail and transport applications.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring complex engineering test and certification programmes are delivered successfully - coordinating technical teams, managing client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest technical standards.

The Opportunity

Working within a highly skilled project management team, you will oversee laboratory-based testing programmes including:

Environmental and mechanical testing
Shock and vibration testing
EMC (defence and civil)
Battery and RF testing
Packaging and product safety testing
SAR testing services

You’ll act as the key interface between clients and technical testing teams, ensuring testing programmes run smoothly and that final reports are delivered promptly so clients can move forward with their product qualification programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between clients and laboratory testing teams throughout the project lifecycle
Manage testing and certification projects from initiation through to final reporting
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations throughout the testing process
Develop and manage project plans, schedules and resource coordination
Work closely with test supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of samples and documentation
Coordinate internal teams, specialist equipment, and external subcontract testing providers
Maintain accurate project forecasts and reporting using internal project management tools
Ensure contractual deliverables are met to enable prompt invoicing and commercial performance
Visit clients when required to support project delivery and relationship management

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with candidates who bring either direct testing industry experience or product qualification exposure.

You may currently work in:

A test house or laboratory environment
An engineering organisation managing product qualification
A defence, aerospace, rail or advanced manufacturing environment

Essential Experience

Experience with laboratory-based product testing or product qualification programmes
Strong organisation and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Good understanding of commercial drivers and project profitability
Strong client-facing communication skills
Competent with Microsoft Office and project management tools
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a “can-do” mindset

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a globally respected engineering organisation that is passionate about innovation, safety and technological progress. The team works with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading clients, offering the chance to develop your career in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance (including public holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible salary exchange schemes (including holiday purchase and cycle to work)
Wellbeing and employee support programmes
Additional benefits depending on role and seniority

✅ Ideal for candidates with experience in: Engineering Test Houses | Environmental Testing | EMC Testing

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Principal Civil Engineer

You will like

The Principal Civil Engineer job itself, where you will support the management of an expanding civil engineering team and oversee complex schemes across commercial and residential clients including high profile Welborne Garden Village developments. More specifically:

Work within a Civil Engineering design team responsible for the design of drainage systems, highway layouts, and S278/S38 schemes,

Work in a design office, with regular exposure to developers, architects and local authorities.

Undertake and manage team resource for design work for;

Drainage systems in accordance with Sewers for Adoption, building regulations and the SuDS Manual.

On and off-site highway features, in accordance with the appropriate standards and codes e.g. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, and Manual for Streets

Reviewing of junior team members reports, design and drawing work,

Mentor junior staff members and support their journey towards ICE accreditation,

Proficient in AutoCAD and Site 3D or equivalent 3D software,

Have knowledge of and willing to learn other engineering software,

Be responsible for writing fee proposals,

Attend client meetings and site visits,

Co-operate with the Quality Management System (QMS) through undertaking administrative activities,

Promote the company brand and reputation through and marketing input,

Mentoring and training of junior staff,

Support regional offices and other departments through knowledge sharing

You will have

To be successful as a Principal Civil Engineer, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) [working towards CEng] with the Institution of Civil Engineers

A degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Line management experience including undertaking of appraisals, identification of training and ensuring performance of junior team members,

Team management and resource coordination experience,

Experience working with local authorities, developers and architects on civil engineering aspects of a range of schemes,

Varied experience working on schemes through the planning process; from pre-app through to condition discharge

Civil engineering project management experience including projects combining drainage, external works and highways elements.

You will get

To be successful as Principal Civil Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary of up to £60K + Fantastic Package

Vitality Healthcare

Salary sacrifice scheme for annual leave

24 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service

Bonus of 10% if targets are achieved

Overage bonus

Bike to work scheme

Working from home 2 days a week if desired

Flexible working hours around core hours of 10 - 4

Free parking on site

You can apply

To the Principal Civil Engineer job by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or send CV to (url removed)

UK_MS

Project Manager South

Project Manager
Petersfield
Full time | Permanent | 37 hours per week

Are you currently working as a Project Manager?

Are you used to managing multiple projects?

Attega Group is working on behalf of our client as their in-house recruitment provider.

We are currently recruiting for a project Manager to join their team.

The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for the management of the projects from receipt of order until the final handover.

In return, our client is offering a salary of up to £40,000 P/A, depending on experience.

Company benefits also include:

25 days plus the 8 statutory holidays in England and Wales.
Company car
Kingspan Pension Plan.
Staff car parking facilities at the Petersfield and Havant sites.
Colt is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Approved Cycle to Work scheme.
Employee Assistant Programme.

This role is full-time and permanent. The hours of work will be 8 am – 4 pm Monday to Thursday, with a 3.30 pm finish on Friday.

Your responsibilities will include:

Fully manage all post-order activities to meet agreed customer deadlines.
Develop and maintain an agreed project plan.
Bid and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the project
Where required, attend pre-order customer meetings to develop practical, contractual and technical solutions to issues. Agree the timing of the project and manage all post-order activities to meet agreed deadlines.

The ideal candidate:
3- 5 years’ experience in running multi-trade projects with a multiple product base.
A proven track record in successful project planning and management.
Good organisational skills
For more information on our Project Manager South role, please contact Dan in the Attega Group offices today

Mechanical Project Engineer

A division of a successful international manufacturing company are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join their team. The company works to world class standards and are renowned leaders of their field. This role will be a fantastic opportunity for a high achieving Graduate in a Mechanical Engineering discipline who is still early in their career and who would like excellent exposure and career development opportunity.
The role
The Project Engineer role is hands on and extremely varied. Some of the key elements are as follows:
* Interact with the customer throughout the life of the project
* Manage the progression through the R&D phase, including design iterations, experimentation and sample production
* Conduct research to identify solutions
* Guide the product design process, with assistance from colleagues
* Specify technical product testing and validate production methods
* Liaise with suppliers regarding material sourcing
* Create test plans and oversee test process
* Work closely with Production
The ideal candidate
To be considered you will be likely have a strong degree in an Engineering discipline, almost certainly Mechanical Engineering, to have a good understanding of how materials behave.
Personal traits will include a very high attention to detail, self confidence and motivation and an ambitious, inquisitive nature. The team is fantastic and will expect you to be a genuine team player with humility and a down to earth nature.
Additional information
This is genuinely a very good career opportunity for the right person. We anticipate a high volume of applicants for this role so unfortunately won’t be able to reply to each individual application. If we are able to consider you for the shortlist we will contact you within 2 working days, if you have not heard from us within this time you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion

My Client is recruiting for a Project Manager in the Water Sector

Location - Chichester (covering Hampshire and West Sussex) - Hybrid working available and can be split between Site, Office and Home

Project Manager
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is for a focused and dedicated person who will be responsible for looking after the company’s onsite project work. This includes, but is not limited to, site survey, technical specification, quoting, delivery and commissioning.
All aspects of onsite health and safety are to be adhered to, thus ensuring the company meets its requirements and objectives within the policies and procedures for quality (ISO 9001), the environment (ISO 14001) and health & safety (ISO 45001).
The successful candidate will be required to:

Attend site and liaise with clients to survey new and existing client enquiries and jobs
When surveying work, interpret the full client requirements, and build a specification, detailing all site survey information and taking photographs
Enter all site survey information, including photos, onto our company job costing system for full transparency to the rest of the business
Liaise with suppliers and specialist sub-contractors to produce all pricing for the job/project, including company man hours, and produce/issue a detailed scope and pricing document for our tendering department
Upon award from the client, procure all materials, liaise with specialist sub-contractors, by requesting PO’s to be raised by the Planning Co-Ordinator/Administrator
Compile and issue job/project specific RAMS and any specific client health and safety paperwork
Prior to or during the sitework, attend any necessary onsite client meetings
Where required, kick start the job/project with the sitework team
Project Manage the job, ensuring the site team follow the RAMS and adhering to both Company and the clients onsite policies/procedures
Ensure all specialist sub-contractors issue their RAMS, approve them, and ensure that they adhere to them when working onsite under the company’s instruction
Where necessary assist with onsite commissioning and, if required, produce any QA packs or commissioning documents
When projects incur any workshop activities, liaise with the Operations Manager to oversee the workshop work as per the specification and pricing model for each job/projectExperience and Qualifications:

Ideally an Engineering qualification Degree/HND/HNC or similar in Mechanical, Process Engineering or similar and Project Management qualification
Experience in the Water Sector
Full UK driving licence
Experience of, or a good understanding of, onsite health and safety rules and regulations
Confined space trained or a good understanding of confined spaces - training can be provided
Watery Hygiene trained or a good understanding of sewerage/clean water hygiene - training can be provided
An engineering background, with Water Utilities and/or Power Industry experience
An excellent communicator for both client meetings and site team instructions
Good organisational skills with a strong ability to multi-task

Mechanical Project Manager

Freelance Mechanical Project Manager – Chichester – £400–£450 per day – 4 Month Contract

Skilled Careers are working with a reputable M&E contractor who are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team on a freelance basis for a 4-month contract.

This is a great opportunity to take a leading role on a large-scale industrial project based in Chichester, overseeing the successful delivery of mechanical services on site.

Role Overview:

The Mechanical Project Manager will be responsible for managing the mechanical package from site delivery through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the mechanical installation works across the project

Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams

Monitor programme, progress, and project milestones

Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and site standards

Liaise with the main contractor, consultants, and project stakeholders

Manage quality control and ensure works meet project specifications

Support commissioning, testing, and final handover

Requirements:

Proven experience working as a Mechanical Project Manager within the M&E or building services sector

Experience delivering mechanical packages on large-scale industrial or complex construction projects

Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills

Solid understanding of mechanical building services installations and project delivery

SMSTS, Black or Gold CSCS, and relevant mechanical qualifications (desirable)

Details:

Location: Chichester

Contract: Freelance – 4 months

Rate: £400–£450 per day (depending on experience)

Start: Immediate / ASAP

For more information please contact Stephen Tiigah – (url removed)

Your new company
Our client are a specialist facilities service provider who deliver services to a commercial portfolio spanning the UK. They are hiring a Project Manager to join their team to drive the delivery of billable work project programmes across a number of sites in Hampshire, based from Fareham.
Your new role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving projects to completion, assessing and mitigating risks, and ensuring successful execution. You will oversee the delivery of Billable Works in compliance with government regulations, statutory requirements, and health and safety policies.
You will manage and monitor Supply Chain teams, ensuring qualified professionals are assigned to tasks that meet safety, quality, and performance standards. Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements will be a key responsibility to maintain high safety and compliance levels.
Collaboration will be central to your role. You will work closely with client representatives, local customer service teams, and site managers to agree on project scope, priorities, and timelines. Progressing tasks end-to-end through the Maximo system and ensuring timely completion of project documentation, including SharePoint uploads, will be part of your day-to-day responsibilities.
Your role will also involve supporting end users and management in providing effective solutions to customer requirements, with a particular focus on supporting the client’s carbon reduction targets. You will play a key role in resolving customer issues and ensuring complaints are addressed in a timely and satisfactory manner.
You will be responsible for managing project costs, ensuring stakeholder expectations are met through sound commercial decisions, and maintaining value for money. Collaborating with all stakeholders, you will help mitigate contract risks and ensure work plans and budgets align with operational needs.

What you’ll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will require demonstrable experience in project management delivering construction, refurbishment and engineering works. You will also require:

HND or equivalent in building/civil engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or similar
APM, RICS, MCIOB or similar
Asbestos RP, Legionella RP, or AP training desirable, however not essential
Experience in project management, including leading teams, stakeholder management, cost control, and operational planning.
Experience in supervising site operations, managing work priorities, and driving performance improvements.
Demonstrable problem-solving and decision-making skills.

What you’ll get in return
When successful in securing this role, you will receive a permanent contract with a national, specialist FM provider with an interesting client portfolio. You will also receive:

Up to £50,000 starting salary
Company car / car allowance
25 days leave + bank holidays
Private medical cover
6% matched pension contributions
Life assurance 2x salary

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Senior Project Manager - Construction

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a well-established international construction consultancy in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable professional who thrives on leading complex projects, managing multiple commissions simultaneously and operating with a high level of autonomy.

Position:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion. You will be trusted to lead projects with minimal supervision, providing strategic oversight, managing client relationships, and ensuring delivery to the highest standards.

You will work across a diverse portfolio of projects within key sectors including education, defence, healthcare and residential, delivering high-quality outcomes for public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage multiple projects concurrently across various sectors.
Provide end-to-end project management from feasibility and planning through to delivery and handover.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Manage project programmes, budgets, risks, and reporting.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and stakeholders.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Mentor and support junior team members where appropriate.

Requirements:

Proven experience operating as a Project Manager within the construction or property development sector.
Strong experience delivering projects within sectors such as education, defence, healthcare, or residential.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects.
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial awareness and risk management capability.
Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. construction, project management, or similar).
Ideally chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, APM, CIOB or similar).

Whats on Offer:

Opportunity to lead significant and varied projects across key sectors with an established and growing consultancy.
A collaborative and supportive professional environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a motivated and experienced project management professional looking to take ownership of complex projects and play a key role in delivering impactful developments, we would welcome your application.

RB1583

Project Manager (Education / Consultancy)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment

£60,000-£70,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Hours + Company Bonus + Progression + Training + Company Benefits

Portsmouth

Are you a Project Manager or similar from a Consultancy background working on Education projects? On offer is a technical role offering the autonomy to lead multi-layered, specialist projects within a well-established consultancy who pride themselves on ongoing development of staff offering progression right through to directorship?

This well-established Consultancy work in numerous sectors, including, Retail, Education and Commercial and have a presence across the UK with several offices nationwide. They have continually grown in recent years to a point they now have a turnover of over £12m and are looking to grow the team keep up with an ever increasing workload.

In this varied role you will be responsible for seeing projects from inception through to completion, covering primarily 3 school sites in and around Portsmouth. You will play a key role in client liaison, directing and supporting site teams and ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget. You will work flexibility split across office, WFH and on site.

This dynamic role would suit a Project Manager or similar from an Education / Consultancy background looking for an autonomous role working on a range of projects within a leading company who offer flexible working and a bonus to increase your earnings.

The Role:

Lead varied projects primarily within the Education sector
Cover 3 sites in and around Portsmouth
Work within the PM team, and liaise closely with cost managers, site teams stakeholders and clients
Responsible for delivery on time and within budget
Flexible and Hybrid working available

The Person:

Project Manager or similar
Education background
Consultancy experience
Full Driving Licence - happy to travel

Reference number: BBBH24370

Project, Manager, Construction, PM, Contracts, BS, Building Surveyor, Education, Schools, Universities, Refurb, Commercial, Reading, Berkshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Milton Keynes, London
If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Senior Project Manager - Defence - SC / DV Clearance

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Senior Project Manager - Defence
Permanent based in Hampshire - Hybrid - 2-3 days per week
85K - 100K
SC / DV Clearance is essential for this role

Hiring for a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of complex hardware and software development programmes across the UK and international defence sector. This role will involve managing projects from concept and R&D through to delivery, working closely with technical teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver innovative defence solutions. Product and R&D background is essential for this role.

Responsibilities include:
Lead bid preparation and project delivery for defence programmes
Manage hardware and software development projects from concept to completion
Provide project governance, planning, and risk management across the lifecycle
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and technical teams
Oversee project finances, forecasting, and resource planning
Lead and motivate high-performing project teams to deliver against objectives
Support product demonstrations, trials, and customer engagements

Skills and Experience required:
Proven Project Management experience delivering complex technology programmes
Experience across hardware, software, or R&D development projects
Strong stakeholder management and client engagement skills
Experience delivering projects up to 5m+
Background working with MOD or Defence would be preferred

Please apply for immediate interview!

CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Trainee Project Support Placement Programme

Project Managment at ITOL Recruit

Please note that this is a training course and fees apply.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

Are you looking to start a new career in Project Management?

If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future in Project Management.

We specialise in placing candidates within the project sector using our career progression and placement program.

Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.

Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector.

The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector.

Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.

Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification

The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world.

Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.

The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.

You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience.

Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation

PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management.
It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology.
Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam.
The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.
You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

Step 3 - Project Management Simulation

With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager.
These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios.
Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector.
We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot.
Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.
They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.

What Now?

To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Typically an initial deposit of around £180 is required to start the training meaning many candidates are placed in their first role before completing the 12 months finance.

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations.

We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.

Trainee Project Co-ordinator Placement Programme

Project Managment at ITOL Recruit

Trainee Project Co-Ordinator Placement Programme