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Senior Project Manager - Construction & Estates

DefenceGosport, Hampshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 9 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage high-value construction projects within a respected Defence organization, fostering significant career growth and skill development. If you excel at client engagement, possess strong contract knowledge, and thrive in a collaborative environment, you'll find great success here. Apply today to contribute to impactful projects and enjoy comprehensive benefits.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description


Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis at the Haslar Marine Technology Park in Gosport.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering high-value or complex projects (approximately £5m per annum)
  • Building and maintaining positive engagement with customers, partners, and suppliers
  • Maintaining accurate delivery forecasts and expectations
  • Defining and managing project budgets, reporting performance against cost plans
  • Overseeing project documentation including bids, proposals, and third-party materials
  • Applying robust risk management strategies
  • Ensuring safe, secure, and high-quality delivery across all project activities


Job Requirements:


Essential Experience:

  • Delivery of projects to multiple customers
  • Experience managing construction or refurbishment projects following RIBA stages
  • Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, JSP standards, environmental legislation, and ecological regulations
  • Working knowledge of NEC, JCT, and RIBA contract types
  • Extensive understanding of CDM Regulations, having acted as the client or equivalent
  • Broad knowledge of civil engineering, infrastructure, and building works


Essential Qualifications:

  • Demonstrable capability to IPMA Level B
  • Recognised PM qualification (e.g., APM PPQ, Prince2)


Benefits:

  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, with option to buy more
  • Optional Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount portal (Travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets, etc.)
  • Support for the Armed Forces community (Gold Award - Defence Employer Recognition Scheme)
  • Volunteering opportunities in local communities


If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in civil engineering, major projects, infrastructure, and construction, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Gosport.


Skills

Prince2
SAFe

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