Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position: Project Manager (Permanent)
Project Manager – Restoration Projects

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills & Experience

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

Desirable

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

Personal Attributes

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

What We Offer

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