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Posted 01 August, 2026

Senior Project Manager - Construction & Estates

Defence
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description


\n 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.

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

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

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  • Demonstrable capability to IPMA Level B
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  • Recognised PM qualification (e.g., APM PPQ, Prince2)
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\nBenefits:\n
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  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
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  • Generous holiday allowance, with option to buy more
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  • Optional Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
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  • Employee discount portal (Travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets, etc.)
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  • Support for the Armed Forces community (Gold Award - Defence Employer Recognition Scheme)
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  • Volunteering opportunities in local communities
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\n 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.

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