Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern property consultancy is looking for a Senior Project Manager/Employer’s Agent in Portsmouth. The role involves managing projects valued from £1m to £20m, procurement, and client relationship management. Candidates should understand JCT Contracts and have strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a market-leading bonus and a flexible 4.5-day working week.

Benefits

Market leading bonus

4.5 day working week

Opportunity for growth and management responsibility

Qualifications

• Understanding of contract administration and change management.
• Basic understanding of warranties/bonds.
• Familiarity with CDM2015 Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects at varying stages.
• Procure construction works.
• Produce technical documents.
• Prepare and report project programmes.
• Manage client relationships.

Skills

Understanding of JCT Contracts

Building pathology

Construction terminology

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Willingness to succeed

Flexibility and open-mindedness

Job description

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Client:

Ethan James Group

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

A modern and forward-thinking property and construction consultancy are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Employer’s Agent to join their central south major works team. Established over 30 years ago, they work for a broad range of clients across the private and public sectors, providing a full suite of property and construction consultancy solutions.

They are determined and have a hands-on, flexible approach, pulling out all the stops for their clients. Their goal is to be modern, dynamic and professional but above all their goal is to be the best. To achieve this, they need to employ and retain the best staff.

Role & Responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager / Employer’s Agent:

• Projects are primarily (but by no means exclusively) façade remedial works with project values between £1m to £20m. Employers range from national developers and government departments to freeholders.
• Manage a number of live projects at differing stages and identify and plan for new work as required.
• Procurement of construction works.
• Production of technical documents.
• Preparing and reporting against project programmes
• Client relationship management

Skills & Experience of the Senior Project Manager / Employer’s Agent:

• Understanding of JCT Contracts and the administration of such contracts (Contract Administration, Employers Agent) and the administration of change.
• Building pathology, construction terminology
• A basic understanding of warranties/bonds etc and when these should be utilised.
• Understanding of CDM2015 Regulations.
• Leadership, communication, and organisation.
• Willingness to succeed and to take ownership.
• Flexible and open minded.

Salary & Benefits:

• Market leading bonus
• 4.5 day working week
• For the right candidate there is the opportunity for growth and significant management responsibility within the overall business in the future.