Project Manager (Property Services)

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Winchester is seeking a Project Manager for its Property Services team. The candidate will lead and manage projects through effective planning and communication. The role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to supportive work culture and professional growth, this position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for skill enhancement. Ideal for those passionate about delivering public value outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Family friendly policies

Interest free travel loans

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a programme or project environment.
• Ability to manage through ambiguity and work autonomously.
• Understanding of local government or public sector beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead programmes and projects to deliver required objectives.
• Work closely with programme planners to establish project plans.
• Utilize effective project management tools and soft skills.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Project Manager (Property Services)

Job Reference: HCC622905
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4 January 2026
Interview Date: w/c 19th January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the Pipeline and Programmes Team in Property Services, Hampshire County Council.

We invite you to bring your expertise to priority and high profiled areas of work, that support Property Services vision: “Delivering great public value outcomes through one integrated Property Team, valuing our customers and staff”.

Property Services is a 400 strong multi-disciplinary team who work for Hampshire County Council and partner organisations, other local authorities and public bodies across the south-east region. We shape, design, deliver, maintain and run buildings and sites that provide key public services and places for the communities they serve. A leading enabler of public value across Hampshire, we provide clients with a full range of services including consultancy, design, operational property services, programme & project management and delivery, estates development, print services, facilities management and procurement solutions to support these activities.We have strong values and a culture of commitment, collaboration, professionalism, and empathy, with the ability to work in an agile way.

The Role:

You will join the Pipelines and Programmes Team, Property Services core programme office, who have a strong track record of shaping and managing programmes and projects of varying scale and complexity.

In partnership with our clients, we shape and lead programmes and projects to deliver their required objectives, working across project teams and bringing together multi-disciplinary teams to deliver and support a consistent framework of delivery.

Our approach to project management blends the implementation of effective project management tools (risk management, programme planning, reporting & governance) with well-developed soft skills including strong communication, interpersonal skills and leadership ability.

What you’ll do:

As part of our team, you will work closely with our programme planners. Our programme planners work effectively with stakeholders to establish project and master programme plans which provide a clear route map for delivery. We have delivered projects and programme plans across a number of areas; capital construction, transformation, decarbonisation and strategic land.

What we’re looking for:

You will already have worked in a programme or project environment, be driven, have a ‘can do’ attitude with a flexible approach to a varied workload, working autonomously as well as part of a team and have the ability to manage through ambiguity to bring structure and direction. As well as having excellent organisational and communication skills, you will have the relevant expertise to support our programmes of work and have focus and drive to deliver customer objectives.

Experience of working in a local government or associated environment is not essential. However, demonstrating an understanding of local government or the public sector would be an advantage.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK.

A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. Hampshire County Council offers a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. We provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment. We offer a variety of training opportunities, depending on your development needs and provide a range of staff benefits.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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