Project Manager (Highways / Construction)

Portsmouth, Hampshire
Matchtech

This contract role is centred around the successful completion of medium-scale civil engineering projects in Portsmouth, particularly focusing on highway assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and lead the project management of highway and civil engineering schemes from inception to completion
• Prepare estimates, monitor, and review project costs to ensure completion within agreed budgets
• Achieve required levels of quality and ensure value for money
• Provide project management throughout the life cycle of a project, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery
• Appoint and manage contractors, ensuring accurate and up-to-date Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
• Represent the team and council at meetings, assist in consultations, and liaise with stakeholders
• Prepare and present reports to Project Boards and other relevant bodies as required
• Encourage junior project managers to pursue personal development through effective supervision and allocation of work

Job Requirements:

• Professional project management qualification (e.g. Prince 2) and ideally membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. APM)
• Experience in managing small-scale civil engineering projects, including NEC contracts
• Ability to lead project teams with strong delegation and management skills
• Commercial awareness with experience in strict budgetary controls and financial analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills
• Experience in preparing reports and conducting research
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Project

If you are a skilled Project Manager looking to make a positive impact on the infrastructure of Portsmouth, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dedicated and innovative team.