Project Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in West Sussex near Littlehampton is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a £10m sports and leisure refurbishment and expansion.

Reporting to Contracts Manager, you will drive delivery from late preconstruction to on-site start, managing client interfaces, design teams, site teams and supply chain to ensure timely, budget-conscious completion over an 18-month programme.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Manager in Tier 1/2 contractor environment.
• Proven track record delivering schemes within £5m–£15m values.
• Strong leadership and communication with design teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead project from late preconstruction through handover on site.
• Manage client interfaces, design team, site team and supply chain.
• Maintain financial control and programme delivery for an 18-month project.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Site coordination

Contract management

Job description

Reference: MO10112026_1794308350
Posted: November 10, 2026

Experienced/ambitious Project Manager required by this busy regional Tier 2 main contractor to manage the construction works for an £10m sports and leisure facility refurbishment, upgrade and expansion project near Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Reporting to the visiting Contracts Manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the scheme from late preconstruction phase, and then start of works on site early in the new year for an 18 months programme.

You will lead your team holding full ownership and responsibility for the client and stakeholder interface, the safe, smooth and timely progress of construction on site, and financial control of the project with the Project Surveyor.

This busy regional Tier 2 main contractor is based near Winchester, Hampshire with an annual turnover of £25m-£30m for the regional office.

Scope of works includes new build and refurbishment projects in the education, local authority, sport and leisure, heritage, healthcare and extra care residential sectors which range in value from £5m to £15m.

Patch focus covers predominantly the Hampshire and West Sussex areas.

You will be an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record within a Tier 1 or 2 main contracting organisation, able to deliver schemes up ranging £10m as an autonomous No1.

This role could also suit an ambitious Senior Site Manager who has been No1 on site and is looking for the opportunity to step up to PM.

Key attributes will include excellent client, design team, site team and supply chain management ability, technical, contractual and commercial knowledge, plus focus and drive.

High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.