Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location: Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Company vehicle (van or car) with fuel card, pension scheme, ongoing training

Are you an organised and proactive project manager with experience in restoration or property services? We are looking for a hands-on Supervisor to oversee end-to-end delivery of small-to-medium restoration projects, including insurance-led works, across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing restoration business, managing multiple projects safely, on time, and to a high standard, while maintaining excellent client relationships.

• Manage restoration projects from instruction through to completion and handover

• Supervise site activities, small teams, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Develop project schedules, programmes, and cost controls

• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, company procedures, and industry standards

• Maintain strong communication with insurers, loss adjusters, surveyors, and clients

• Conduct site inspections and quality assurance checks

• Manage variations, risks, and changes to project scope

• Monitor budgets and cost reporting

• Keep accurate project documentation and reporting

• Resolve issues efficiently, maintaining customer satisfaction

• Proven experience managing restoration, construction, or property service projects

• Knowledge of insurance-led restoration works (fire, flood, escape of water, impact damage)

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Understanding of health & safety requirements (CDM awareness)

• Ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously

• Full UK driving licence

• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, SMSTS)

• Background in building surveying or construction management

• Experience liaising with insurers and loss adjusters

• Familiarity with estimating and cost control systems

• Professional, customer-focused approach

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality

• Team player with leadership capability

• Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum

• Company vehicle (van or car) with fuel card

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding restoration business

If you have a hands-on approach, enjoy managing multiple projects, and want to join a professional yet supportive team, we d love to hear from you.