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About this Role:

Superb opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager to be the construction lead on one of the blocks as part of a £350m major new build research and development facility near Basingstoke, Hampshire. There are 4 main blocks which will comprise an engineering block, research and development laboratories, office and teaching space - each with complex fit out requirements. This is a full turnkey project which will run until the end of 2026. Each block will be circa £60m - £80m in value.

Reporting to the Project Director and Construction Director you will be responsible for leading your project team of managers and engineers and ultimately all site-based construction activities for building.

You will take responsibility for the delivery of your block on time, budget and specification ensuring the safety of the workforce throughout.

Work is already underway on site with the construction of the shell and core for the first two buildings well underway - so you may commence to focus on the internal fit out trades, or shell, core and fit out of one of the later blocks. These are large multi storey RC and steel framed buildings to provide research and development laboratories, engineering space, teaching areas, office space, communal areas, etc.

The main works will run through into late 2026 with full turnkey construction and fit out of all areas throughout.

Excellent opportunity to work with this leading main contractor on this major project.

About the Company/Client/Project:

The role is with a leading national main contractor with a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects ranging from £50m to £350m across a range of sectors including commercial, defence, aviation, etc.

With an excellent reputation for training, development, and the opportunity for progression within the business, this contractor has a low turnover of staff, and long-term career employees in key management and director positions.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational, man-management and communication skills. A proven track record of 10+ years of working for and developing within a top twenty main contractor will be advantageous.

You will ideally come from a construction management, engineering or apprenticeship route background, be educated to degree level or similar NVQ level, with a sharp eye for detail and quality throughout.

You will be forward thinking and resourceful, possessing the ability to plan ahead, identify and resolve issues, work well within a team, see the big picture, with a positive, 'get it right first time' approach.

You will possess your SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications for this role.

High standards, attention to detail and the 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 (phone number removed) or send your CV to

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