project manager

Senior Site Manager / Project Manager – Hampshire
Location: Hampshire (South & North Hampshire Projects)
Salary: £73,000 – £83,000 + Package
Sector: MOD | Leisure | New Build | Refurbishment
Contractor: Regional Main Contractor (£70m+ Turnover)

A leading Hampshire-based main contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £70 million is looking to appoint a Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to support the early stages of two newly secured schemes valued between £7 million and £11 million. With a strong pipeline of work scheduled to kick off in Q2 and Q3, this is a critical hire to strengthen their delivery team ahead of a busy year.

The business operates across Hampshire, West Sussex and Wiltshire, with upcoming projects positioned in both South and North Hampshire. As such, the ideal candidate will be comfortable working across these regions.

This position is ideal for an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to step into a more project-focused role, or an established Project Manager seeking a stable, well-structured contractor with long-term secured work.

The Role
You will take a leading role in preconstruction input, package setup, and early-stage project planning for two upcoming MOD or leisure sector schemes. Working closely with the operations, commercial and design teams, you'll ensure both projects are set up correctly from day one, before moving into delivery leadership as the schemes break ground.

Ideal Candidate

Experienced Senior Site Manager or Project Manager with a background in schemes £5m+
Strong experience in either MOD or commercial or public sector projects
Confident working in preconstruction settings and setting up sites/packages
Strong communicator with excellent planning and organisational skills
Able to travel within Hampshire (Southampton, Basingstoke, Portsmouth)
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid essential
Someone who enjoys working for a structured, well-organised regional contractorWhat's on Offer

£73,000 – £83,000 salary + competitive package
Long-term stability within a contractor with a strong regional pipeline
Projects concentrated locally across Hampshire
Involvement in technically interesting MOD and public sector projects locally
How to Apply
If you're interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion.
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