Construction Project Manager

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Staff car parking

Training & development

Gym membership discount

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth invites applications for a role focused on delivering masterplan and improvement projects to support strategic aims, enhance student experience, and sustain recruitment and retention.

The successful candidate will develop an understanding of stakeholder requirements, work with external consultants to develop class-leading building solutions within a defined budget and schedule, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver masterplan and improvement projects to meet strategic objectives and enhance student experience.
• Collaborate with external consultant teams to develop class-leading building solutions within the set financial envelope and delivery timescale.

Job description

The purpose of the role is to deliver Masterplan and improvement projects thus meeting the strategic objectives of the University to enhance the student experience and maintain levels of recruitment and retention of student numbers. The role will be key in developing an understanding of stakeholder requirements working with external consultant teams to develop class leading building solutions within an agreed financial envelope and delivery time scale. Communication with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally is paramount to the successful delivery of the schemes.

Whilst there is a requirement to be in Portsmouth a few days each week, hybrid working is available for this role. The successful candidate may work from home for up to two days per week; however, they will be required to attend campus on those days if business needs require.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 16th September 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Chris Luff at [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.