Job type
PermanentLocation
NewburyWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£70,000 to £75,000
Project Manager - Berkshire
Position: Project Manager
Salary: £70,000–£75,000 + car allowance +
Location: Newbury (Berkshire Operating area)
Location: Newbury (Berkshire Operating area)
We’re working with a leading regional contractor with a strong presence across Hampshire and the Southeast, known for delivering high-quality projects in both public and private sectors. This contractor has secured a £3.8 million refurbishment and new-build scheme on a secure government facility, scheduled to start early next year. They are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager this year to support pre-construction and procurement activities.
The business has an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects across sectors such as:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Commercial
- Industrial
The Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex projects for either a Tier One contractor or a large regional main contractor. You’ll be based locally in the Hampshire/Berkshire region and willing to cover projects across both counties.
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Experience managing refurbishment and new-build schemes across multiple sectors, ideally including secure government, education, and commercial projects
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive performance and maintain high standards of safety and quality
- Relevant industry qualifications and certifications, such as SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), First Aid, and ideally security clearance or eligibility to obtain them.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with design teams, subcontractors, and clients
- Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets on projects of similar scale (£3m–£5m)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of a secure government refurbishment/new-build project, from pre-construction through delivery and handover.
- Coordinate design, procurement, and site operations to meet programme, budget, and quality targets.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Monitor commercial performance, manage cost plans, and produce accurate progress reports.
- Drive risk and change management processes to protect the programme and profitability.
- Lead and mentor site teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Utilise digital tools for planning, reporting, and document control.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
- Annual performance bonus
- Car allowance
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
If you’re interested in learning more, please send your CV to James.mitchell@hays.com or contact the Hays Southampton office to arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
