Project Manager - Portsmouth

Project Manager - Portsmouth
Salary: £68,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: 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