Project Manager

Corker Wallace Resourcing Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Project Manager in Brighton to lead critical water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background in engineering or construction, manage multiple projects, and engage with diverse stakeholders. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a hybrid working model, bonuses, generous pension contributions, and comprehensive health perks.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Health Cash Plan

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Study support for job-related qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Understanding of third-party finance models like PFI or PPP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of workstream packages through planning and risk management.
• Support the development of commercial models and procurement strategy.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across various teams.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering, or Project/Programme Management

Tools

P6 (Primavera)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Brighton (BN1)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reward: £60,000-£70,000 per annum depending on experience

Corker Wallace Resourcing is a specialist recruitment and resource management consultancy dedicated to supporting major infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond. With a deep understanding of the sector’s evolving workforce needs, we streamline recruitment processes, optimise talent acquisition, and offer strategic workforce planning tailored to the demands of public sector, private sector, and joint venture/partnerships operating in the delivery of major projects.

We are delighted to be working in partnership and in collaboration with Real Technical Solutions, aspecialist provider of staff in the South East, to recruit Project Managers on behalf of a utilities leader who are embarking on one of the most ambitious infrastructure in the water industry. Their newly established Major Projects directorate is responsible for the delivery of several Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects, with a combined value of over £5bn. These large-scale, nationally significant infrastructure projects are central to future-proofing water supply across the region.

We’re now looking for two experienced Project Managers to join this exciting programme and help shape the delivery of one of the UK’s most ground-breaking water infrastructure initiatives.

Why this role?

You will be a part of a nationally significant, £1bn+ infrastructure project, working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative funding models (including PPP/PFI). This is your chance to join a newly formed directorate where you can make a real impact.

Job Overview

The client is recruiting for several roles, each responsible for delivering a specific package of work within a wider project workstream, reporting into a Senior Project Manager. These roles will support major infrastructure programmes using a pioneering model using third-party finance to fund future assets enabling the delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

You’ll lead on scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement to meet critical project milestones. Success will require navigating complex challenges, driving innovation beyond business-as-usual approaches, and collaborating with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of your workstream package through planning, risk management, and governance – focus on enabling works to ensure successful delivery in supply chain
• Supporting the development of commercial models and procurement strategy (including £1bn+ tender design)
• Coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, procurement and legal
• Managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams, suppliers, regulators and other industry bodies
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality project information, performance reporting and financial forecasting
• Leading on the delivery of multiple projects at any one time, each valued in excess of £30 million capital spend.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management experience, ideally gained within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects. You will demonstrate the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities with confidence. Experience working within regulated settings or large, multi-stakeholder organisations is essential, along with commercial awareness and an understanding of third-party finance models such as PFI or PPP (desirable but not essential). Understanding of engineering contracts would be beneficial, supported by excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication.

Candidates should be degree-qualified in a relevant discipline such as Science, Engineering, or Project/Programme Management, and gained full membership of the Association for Project Managers or similar or actively working towards membership of a professional body.

The role also requires someone who is proactive, organised, and able to manage ambiguity, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders. Experience using P6 (Primavera) planning tools would be an advantage.

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week, operating on a hybrid working model between office and home. Expectation is for office attendance on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme