Strategic Project Manager

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Job Reference pcc/TP/660/1829

Apply for this job Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Band 14 - £70,450 - £77,401 p.a. Working Hours: 37 Location: Civic Offices Closing Date: 25/10/2026 Job Category: Project Management Region / Division: UK Region Directorate: Economy, Transport and Planning

Job Introduction

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.

 

Your new role

As Strategic Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of major regeneration and development projects that support Portsmouth's future growth. Working across the full project lifecycle, you will coordinate complex workstreams, manage consultants and contractors, oversee budgets and procurement activity, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. You will work closely with internal teams, partners, stakeholders and local communities, providing expert project leadership, developing business cases, securing funding opportunities and reporting progress to senior leaders, elected Members and project boards.

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.

 

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:

• 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.

 

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile attached below.

 

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

 

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours. 

 

 

Additional Information

 

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Kevin Hudson, Head of Development:  [email removed]

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. 

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