Projects Manager

Axis Europe Plc; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Construction Project Manager (Civils/Groundworks) to oversee projects from inception to completion. The role involves planning, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Key qualifications include strong leadership skills, knowledge of groundworks and civil engineering, and good IT skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £50k-60k plus additional benefits such as holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

On site Parking

Company Laptop

Company Mobile

Private healthcare

Dental care

Qualifications

• Experience in managing others and good leadership / people management skills.
• Groundworks and Civils knowledge/experience is a must.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Production of programme of works for projects.
• Issuing, checking and chasing drawings and details sent for approval.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of the construction industry

Ability to read architectural drawings

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Good IT skills

Good commercial sense

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Role

The Construction Project Manager (Civils/Groundworks) is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering and groundworks projects from inception to completion. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards while managing site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing projects from pre-start through to completion, including defects period
• Production of programme of works for projects – including master programmes though to individual work task items.
• Monitoring and overseeing the site manager and their project, this will include visiting all projects you are assigned to.
• Highlighting any potential problems and proposing solutions to the construction team as well as the design team, if required.
• Production and presenting of progress reports to the design team and client at monthly progress meeting.
• Compilation, review, distribution and recording of AIs, RFIs and RVIs issued on projects.
• Arranging and chairing pre-contract meetings with subcontractors and suppliers; recording and issuing minutes.
• Checking and signing-off weekly paperwork returned from site.
• Issuing project related information to the design team, subcontractors, site manager, quantity surveyor, etc. and obtaining appropriate comments/approval as required.
• Issuing, checking and chasing drawings and details sent for approval by subcontractors and suppliers.
• Planning critical dates with site team for works on projects and organising appropriate labour.
• Advising and guiding site managers, subcontractors, designers and operatives with work on projects.
• Production and compilation of project Health & Safety plans, ensuring they are developed with the site manager throughout the life of a project in line with site requirements and current legislation.
• Ensuring site managers have obtained appropriate H&S information from contractors prior to their works commencing.
• Reviewing RAMS submitted by contractors and ensuring they comply with the site Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan.
• Responsibility for agreeing extra works and helping to resolve any disputes which may arise by continual monitoring of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Carrying out project reviews at the end of each project, with site managers and contracts director, including performance reviews of subcontractors and suppliers.

About You

• Experience in managing others and good leadership / people management skills.
• Good understanding and technical knowledge of the construction industry, including the ability to read architectural drawings and understand the construction process.
• Utilities experience would be a bonus.
• Groundworks and Civils knowledge/experience is a must.
• The ability to construct accurate and realistic construction programmes.
• The ability to fit in well, work as a team member and have initiative and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills and good working attitude towards clients and architects.
• You will be well organised and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Good maths and IT skills are essential, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Outlook is required.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the latest Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations.
• You should understand all aspects of the contracting process and contract law. In particular working with NEC & JCT contracts.
• Good commercial sense is imperative. You will also be experienced in decision making
• CSCS
• Full UK driving license
• Asbestos Awareness

What We Offer

• £50k-60k plus benefits including:
• 25 days holiday inc Bank holidays
• Pension
• On site Parking
• Company Laptop
• Company Mobile
• Private healthcare and Dental care

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.