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Posted 02 August, 2026

Senior Project Manager | Construction Consultancy

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Hays Property and Surveying are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy to appoint a Senior Project Manager into their established Southampton team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a successful and people-focused consultancy with a strong reputation across the South Coast. The role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of client relationships, leading projects from inception through to completion, and working as part of a collaborative team delivering a broad range of construction and real estate projects. The position offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the Southampton office 50% of the time.Your new roleAs Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of project management services across a varied portfolio of construction projects. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, lead project teams, administer contracts and ensure high-quality service delivery in line with agreed objectives.

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You will be joining a growing regional project management service, working alongside cost management and project management professionals on local projects, regional programmes and national frameworks. The Southampton team has a strong pipeline of work across a variety of sectors, including education, local government, defence, leisure, commercial and residential development, offering genuine variety, long-term career development and the opportunity to play a key role in continued growth.

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Key Responsibilities -

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  • Managing construction projects and programmes from early-stage planning through to completion.
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  • Acting as Project Manager, Contract Administrator and/or Employer's Agent where required.
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  • Developing, maintaining and growing positive client relationships.
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  • Supporting senior leaders with business objectives, service delivery and client development.
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  • Preparing and presenting reports, updates and recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.
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  • Managing project performance, risk, cost, quality and programme requirements.
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  • Mentoring and supporting junior members of the project management team.
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  • Contributing to bids, proposals and wider business development activity.
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What you'll need to succeed

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  • MRICS / MAPM / MCIOB qualification is preferred, or working towards would be advantageous.
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  • Hold a degree in a construction discipline.
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  • Experienced construction Project Manager with a strong track record in consultancy, client-side or built environment settings.
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  • Confident managing clients, coordinating project teams and administering construction contracts.
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  • Project and/or programme management experience within construction or real estate.
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  • Experience delivering projects from inception through to completion.
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  • Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
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  • Experience acting as Contract Administrator, Employer's Agent and/or Project Manager.
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  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Methodical, commercially aware approach to project delivery.
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  • Strong problem-solving, reporting and presentation skills.
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What you need to do nowFor more information regarding this, or any other opportunity, please contact our Southampton based Property and Surveying specialist Jamie Poll on .

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