Project Manager

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 requirementsAbout 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 or contact the Hays Southampton office to arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)