Project Manager - Department for Transport : Job Details

Location: Southampton (Hybrid)

Salary: £34,233 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

We are seeking a skilled professional to deliver cost, contract, and project management services across a range of building, refurbishment, and fit-out projects. You will manage both capital and revenue works, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and in line with organisational priorities. This is a key role requiring strong operational and project leadership to support the successful planning and execution of construction-related initiatives that enhance our built environment and meet strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage a series of building, refurbishment and fit out works in accordance with business case objectives.
• Manage appropriate external consultants, building surveyors, engineers to support project works.
• Procure contractors in accordance with the Agency’s policies and procedures.

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• A recognised qualification in a relevant property-related discipline, with membership of a professional body such as APM, RICS, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience in managing projects within the construction industry, including fit-out and refurbishment works.
• Proven ability to successfully deliver a variety of new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• A clear understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act, compliance requirements, building legislation, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), Building Regulations, and industry best practice.