Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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Posted: March 30, 2026

Great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to run an £8m new build college building in Winchester.

This is a secured project with main works due to start in the spring for an 18 months programme. Construction of steel frame on piled foundations. Fit out to comprise teaching space and art studio.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and visiting Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing the project through the end of the preconstruction phase, ready to start on site and throughout the construction phase.

As Project Manager, you take the lead holding responsibility for input to design development, construction methodology and programme of works, logistics, plus specifically the smooth and timely progress of construction on site, health and safety, quality control and any issue resolution.

About the Company/Client/Project:

This role is with the busy regional office of a national Tier 2 main contractor, with a turnover in excess of £170m and with secured workload in the education, residential, commercial and retirement living sectors across the Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and Berkshire region.

Projects range in size from £5m to £15m, secured through a mixture of national and regional frameworks, negotiated schemes with repeat clients and competitive tenders. There is a good pipeline of future workload, with 50% of turnover already secured for 2027.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

You will ideally be an experienced Project Manager or No1 Senior Site Manager looking to step up, with a proven track record working with a Tier 2 main contractor, able to successfully deliver design & build schemes as the Project Lead.

Key attributes will include excellent leadership skills and team management ability, technical, contractual and commercial knowledge, plus focus and drive with the ability to keep works on track.

High standards, attention to detail and drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on or send your CV to

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK