Client Side Project Manager (Construction)

Q Two Consulting; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Health Insurance

Discretionary performance bonus

Relaxed working environment

Flexible working

UK work eligibility only

Job summary

Q Two Consulting is seeking a competent client-side Project Manager to join our growing team at our Kings Somborne (Hampshire) office. The ideal candidate will be chartered or working towards accreditation with RICS or APM and capable of running their own projects.

The role involves coordinating day-to-day activities, managing multiple projects, and supporting senior leadership in business opportunities while delivering high-quality client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths (A-C) required.
• BSc in Project Management or equivalent preferred.
• Membership of RICS/APM or equivalent preferable.
• Minimum three years’ technical experience in consultancy or contracting.
• Pre- and post-contract experience.
• Wide sector experience preferable; exposure to procurement routes and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination and delivery of project activities.
• Manage multiple projects for key clients, ensuring consistent delivery and client satisfaction.
• Assist in preparing project documentation, progress reports, and key deliverables.
• Attend, lead and document meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce tailored reports aligned with project stages and stakeholders’ needs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and monitor on-site progress.
• Own communications with clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely updates.
• Provide strategic support to clients and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Independent working

Organisation

Cost control

Technical writing

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

BSc in Project Management or equivalent

Membership of RICS/APM or equivalent

Job description

Q Two Consulting are currently looking for a competent client side, Project Manager to join our growing team. The role will be based in our Kings Somborne (Hampshire) office.

We are open to approaches from individuals with varying levels of experience, our key requirement is finding someone who we believe has the right attitude and will be a good fit for the team. The ideal candidate will be an individual who is a chartered member of either the RICS or APM (or working towards this) and is capable of running their own projects.

The attitude required:

• Hard working
• Self-Motivated

The role will be full time (8:30am-5pm).

About Q Two:

Q Two Consulting is a privately owned quantity surveying and project management consultancy established in 2019.

As a business we offer a combination of quantity surveying, project management, project monitoring and dispute resolution services.

We currently work across a range of sectors across the UK including; residential, commercial, defence, industrial and marine.

Our philosophy is to provide a personal, flexible, and high-quality service with every project we deliver, forming long term relationships with our clients and consultant teams. This is reflected in the approach our staff take and will be an essential requirement for any new team member.

Duties:

• Support the day-to-day coordination and delivery of project activities
• Manage multiple projects for key clients, ensuring consistent delivery and client satisfaction
• Contribute to business planning initiatives and support senior leadership in securing repeat and new business opportunities
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, progress reports, and key deliverables
• Attend, lead, and document meetings as required throughout the project lifecycle
• Produce tailored reports aligned with specific project stages and stakeholder needs
• Contribute to the leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams
• Assist in conducting feasibility assessments, including site surveys, investigations, and evaluations
• Monitor on-site contractor progress and provide timely updates to the project team
• Develop capabilities to act as the primary point of contact, taking ownership of all project aspects and maintaining clear communication with clients
• Provide strategic support to clients and stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making
• Foster and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and project consultants
• Prepare Master and Construction Programmes
• Undertake the role of Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent under JCT Contracts (or support senior staff with the same)
• Lead and control a project team as Project Manager throughout the Project Lifecycle
• Uphold the highest standards of professional integrity and technical competence
• Providing a timely service delivery with all client commissions
• Providing support to the wider Q Two team
• Participating in business networking events including those sponsored by Q Two

We are ideally looking for a commercially focused PM, who from time to time will be able to assist with QS duties as required to support the business.

Skills required:

• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Project
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of cost control principles and practices.
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills

Qualifications and Experience required:

• GCSE’s or equivalent; minimum A to C in English and maths.
• BSc in project management or equivalent preferred but not essential
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Association for Project Management or other professional body is preferable but not essential
• A minimum of three years’ technical experience gained within either a consultancy or contracting capacity
• Pre- and post-contract experience
• Wide ranging sector experience preferrable
• Experience of different procurement routes
• Experience of working with various forms of JCT Contract

The Package:

Whilst the financial package is guaranteed to be competitive, the successful candidate will be offered a package suitable to their experience and level of ability.

However, all members of staff can expect the following:

• Pension
• Private Health Insurance
• Discretionary performance bonus
• A relaxed but professional working environment
• Work flexibly where required
• We require candidates with the right to work in the UK. We are sadly not currently in a position to be sponsoring visa applications.

Job Type: Full-time

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kings Somborne SO20 6PH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Client Side Project management (Construction): 3 years (required)