Construction South Project Manager

Cornerstone; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Construction South Project Manager to lead diverse teams and manage projects across Southampton. This role involves ensuring safety and productivity on-site, supporting engineers, and engaging stakeholders effectively. Candidates should possess team leadership skills, hold relevant experience, and maintain a flexible work approach. This is a full-time, hybrid position offering a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle2work Scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in the construction industry with health and safety knowledge.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and teams effectively.
• Flexibility and a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed safely and productively.
• Manage engineers and contractors on construction projects.
• Attend planning and coordination meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Managerial skills

Coaching

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Job description

Construction South Project Manager

Poole, Portsmouth, Southampton | £44.4k - £55.5k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Fulltime | Hybrid

Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

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As Construction South Project Manager, you’ll step into a fast‑moving environment where no two days are the same. You’ll lead teams, tackle challenges on the ground, and keep our projects running safely, efficiently, and with real impact. If you enjoy taking ownership, working closely with people, and seeing the results of your work out in the real world, this role is where you’ll make a difference.

How you will contribute

• Ensuring projects are completed in a safe, productive, and cost‑effective manner.
• Ensuring our frontline engineers are working in line with company policies and procedures through audits.
• Managing both SGN employees and contractors across the Construction projects.
• Attending planning meetings, such as those with Highway Authorities, and coordination meetings.
• Satisfying the needs of all customers and stakeholders.
• Undertaking standby duties as necessary (with appropriate training provided).

What you will need

• Demonstrable team leadership, managerial, coaching, organisational, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Ideally 2 years’ experience working within a similar industry, with knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Effective communicator at all levels and be able to successfully engage with all stakeholders, customers, contractors and your own team.
• Flexibility with a ‘can do’ enthusiastic approach and strive to outperform targets.
• The candidate must have a flexible approach to work and hold a full and valid driving licence.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net‑zero energy system. Our cutting‑edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. SGN is an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for ‘Great Places to Work’ and ‘Inclusivity and Accessibility’.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.