Senior Project Manager - Construction & Estates

Senior Project Manager – Construction & Estates

Location: South Coast (Gosport area)

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Security Requirement: Must be eligible for SC clearance

An innovative engineering and technology organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of construction and estates projects within a highly specialised environment.

Working as part of an integrated delivery team, you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from building refurbishments to complex new-build developments. These projects support critical infrastructure and advanced testing facilities.

You’ll run complex construction projects at a high-tech defence site, making sure they’re delivered safely, on time, and within budget while managing multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-value and complex construction projects (circa £5m annually)
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including planning, budgeting, and execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and suppliers
• Monitor project performance, costs, and forecasts, ensuring delivery within budget
• Prepare and manage project documentation including proposals and reports
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and security standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering construction or refurbishment projects
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders or clients simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, infrastructure, and building works
• Understanding of relevant regulations and frameworks (e.g. building regulations, CDM)
• Familiarity with industry-standard contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT, RIBA stages)

Qualifications

• Professional project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM)
• Demonstrable experience operating at a senior project management level

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on technically complex and high-impact projects
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Competitive benefits package including pension, healthcare options, and flexible benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Additional Information

• Some travel to other operational or client sites will be required
• Applicants must meet security clearance requirements

Summary

This is an opportunity to lead complex construction projects in a technically advanced environment, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and innovative solutions.