Construction Project Manager

David Leslie Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

David Leslie Ltd in Winchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a civil engineering background to lead defence and government-focused civil projects. You will coordinate civil works with M&E installations, manage budgets and teams, and drive safe, on-time delivery.

The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 plus a company vehicle, with opportunities for training, career development and increased responsibility within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven responsibility for civil engineering projects.
• Understanding interfaces between civil works and M&E installations.
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, subcontractors and project teams.
• Strong client communication, commercial judgement and problem-solving skills.
• A project management qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel and work away.

Responsibilities

• Planning programmes, labour, subcontractors, materials and procurement.
• Coordinating civil engineering and construction works alongside M&E installations.
• Leading project teams and maintaining effective client and subcontractor relationships.
• Controlling budgets, monitoring costs and managing variations.
• Managing health and safety arrangements, RAMS, site inspections and quality.
• Reporting progress, resolving delivery issues and overseeing completion documentation.

Education

Project management qualification

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering | Building Services & Infrastructure | Winchester / Hampshire | £60,000-£70,000 + Company Vehicle

Project Ownership | Supportive Team | Specialist Defence Projects | Career Development

An established Building Services contractor is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a civil engineering background to deliver projects within defence and secure government environments.

You will join a supportive team, working closely with Directors and experienced mechanical and electrical colleagues. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your projects, contribute practical ideas and develop within a business that values teamwork and dependable delivery.

The work combines civil engineering, infrastructure and building works with specialist M&E installations. Your ability to coordinate these disciplines will be central to the role.

The Opportunity

As Project Manager, you will manage projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning programmes, labour, subcontractors, materials and procurement.
• Coordinating civil engineering and construction works alongside M&E installations.
• Leading project teams and maintaining effective client and subcontractor relationships.
• Controlling budgets, monitoring costs and managing variations.
• Managing health and safety arrangements, RAMS, site inspections and quality.
• Reporting progress, resolving delivery issues and overseeing completion documentation.

You will work closely with the Operations Director and colleagues across delivery, commercial and health and safety, with scope to contribute to tender reviews and improvements to project delivery.

About You

You will be an experienced construction Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background.

We are looking for:

• Proven responsibility for civil engineering, infrastructure or construction projects.
• An understanding of the interfaces between civil works and M&E installations.
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, subcontractors and project teams.
• Strong client communication, commercial judgement and problem-solving skills.
• A project management qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel and work away.

EUSR registration and experience within defence, utilities or controlled operational environments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000-£70,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Training, professional development and support for relevant qualifications.
• Scope for career development and increasing responsibility.
• A supportive team with direct access to experienced colleagues and Directors.

Location and Travel

The office is in South Hampshire, with projects throughout the UK and working away where required.

Applicants must hold a UK passport and be able to obtain the required security clearance.

This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as a:

• Civil Engineering Project Manager
• Construction Project Manager
• Infrastructure Project Manager