Projects / Contracts Manager

One Way; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool vehicles

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Job summary

One Way is seeking an experienced Project / Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction and refurbishment projects across Hampshire and the South Coast, including education, healthcare and public-sector works.

You will lead site teams, manage programmes and budgets, coordinate procurement, and ensure safety, quality and timely handover. A Full UK driving licence is required; strong client liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Manager or Contracts Manager in construction/refurbishment.
• Strong background in general building, construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in education, healthcare, Local Authority or public-sector construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple construction and refurbishment projects across Hampshire and the South Coast.
• Overseeing projects from preconstruction through to practical completion and handover.
• Managing and supporting Site Managers, subcontractors and site teams.
• Coordinating construction programmes, procurement, materials and resources.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, Local Authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Attending progress meetings, monitoring programmes and reporting on project delivery.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, construction programmes and project documentation.
• Identifying and resolving technical, operational and programme-related issues.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard.
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety

CDM regulations

Site management

Driving licence

Education

Construction qualifications

Job description

A Projects / Contracts Manager is required to join an established and growing main contractor based in the Portsmouth area, delivering construction and refurbishment projects across Hampshire and the South Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager or Contracts Manager to join a well-established regional contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the education, healthcare, public-sector, commercial and general refurbishment sectors.

The successful Project / Contracts Manager will take responsibility for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, managing works from preconstruction and procurement through to completion and handover.

Project / Contracts Manager – The Role

• Managing multiple construction and refurbishment projects across Hampshire and the South Coast.
• Overseeing projects from preconstruction through to practical completion and handover.
• Managing and supporting Site Managers, subcontractors and site teams.
• Coordinating construction programmes, procurement, materials and resources.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, Local Authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Attending progress meetings, monitoring programmes and reporting on project delivery.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, construction programmes and project documentation.
• Identifying and resolving technical, operational and programme-related issues.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard.
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Project / Contracts Manager – Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong background in general building, construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience within education, healthcare, Local Authority or public-sector construction would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Good technical understanding of construction methods, programming and project delivery.
• Experience managing Site Managers, subcontractors and project resources.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, procurement, variations and cost control.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Good understanding of construction health and safety and CDM regulations.
• Relevant construction qualifications would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Project / Contracts Manager – Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Access to company pool vehicles for business use.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Permanent position with an established regional main contractor.
• Varied portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
• Opportunity for long-term career development.

Start Date

Ideally December 2026 for an initial induction and familiarisation period, with the successful candidate commencing the position fully in January 2027.