Project Manager

OCS Recruitment Ltd

I’m currently working with a well-established subcontractor with a strong track record in RC frame and groundworks packages, delivering high-quality projects across the education, commercial, and residential sectors.

They are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of a school project in Portsmouth, overseeing the works from mobilisation through to completion.

This is a key operational role, offering autonomy, direct responsibility for site delivery, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will:

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Take full ownership of the day-to-day delivery of the school project

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Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification

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Lead progress meetings, client liaison, and reporting

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Oversee quality control, health & safety, and site logistics

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Work closely with the commercial team to manage costs, variations, and reporting

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Ensure smooth communication between site teams, consultants, and directors

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

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Have proven experience as a Project Manager within a subcontracting environment, ideally in RC frame or groundworks

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Be confident managing projects on a live or occupied school site

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Have strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills

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Be proactive, hands-on, and capable of running the site independently

Why Apply?

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Join a well-established subcontractor with a growing project pipeline

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Lead a high-profile school project in Portsmouth

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Competitive salary and benefits

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Opportunity for further projects and long-term career progression within a specialist subcontractor