Local Government South East
Strategic Project Manager
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Full Time
Portsmouth
Posted 1 day ago
70450 - 77401 £ / Year
Closes: 25 October 2026
About the Role
This is an exciting time to come and join us! You will have the opportunity to play a key role in delivering Portsmouth’s ambitious pipeline of regeneration and development projects. As Strategic Project Manager, you will oversee projects from initial site identification and viability through to planning and delivery, working with communities, partners and key stakeholders to keep Portsmouth as a great waterfront city.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading complex regeneration and development projects from concept through to completion.
- Managing consultants, contractors, procurement activities and project budgets.
- Developing business cases, securing funding opportunities and monitoring project risks and performance.
- Building effective relationships with communities, stakeholders, partners and elected Members.
- Providing clear project reporting and strategic advice to senior leaders and project boards.
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Who Is The Person Summary
You will be an experienced project management professional with a strong track record of delivering complex construction, development, regeneration or infrastructure projects. Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, you will combine commercial awareness, strategic thinking and excellent communication skills to successfully manage competing priorities and drive projects forward. You will be confident leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and contracts, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
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- Significant experience managing complex development, regeneration, construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong commercial, contract and budget management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and partnership-working abilities.
- The ability to think strategically, solve problems and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience preparing business cases, reports and presentations for senior leaders and decision-makers.
- A relevant professional qualification in project management, construction or development, or equivalent substantial experience.
- A full UK driving licence is desirable, as the role requires regular travel to sites across the city and surrounding areas.
To Apply
To apply for this job please visit searchjobs.portsmouth.gov.uk.
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