Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor based in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a £68m industrial development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing large-scale industrial projects and demonstrate strong leadership and technical skills. Responsibilities include leading the project team, managing relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth will be provided.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Successful delivery of large-scale industrial or logistics schemes.
• Strong leadership and team management capability.

Responsibilities

• Leading the project team through all phases of construction.
• Managing client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Overseeing design coordination, technical compliance and buildability.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Technical compliance

Safety management

Decision making

Job description

Reference: Project Manager_1765391910

Posted: December 10, 2025

We are working with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who are looking for an experienced Project lead with industrial experience to take the lead on a £68m industrial development!

About the Project

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading main contractor for a major £68m industrial development that forms part of a significant strategic expansion in the region. This flagship scheme will deliver large-scale industrial and logistics facilities incorporating complex steel‑frame structures, high‑spec M&E installations, vast warehouse space, service yards, offices, infrastructure upgrades and associated external works.

This is a fast‑paced, technically challenging project requiring strong leadership, excellent commercial oversight and the ability to coordinate a large multi‑disciplinary delivery team. The successful candidate will play a key role from early construction stages through to completion, driving programme certainty, quality outcomes and best‑in‑class safety performance.

About You

We are seeking a driven construction professional with a proven track record delivering large industrial, logistics, manufacturing or warehouse projects—ideally valued £25m+. Your experience may come from a main contractor or major regional contractor environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the project team through all phases of construction
• Managing client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Overseeing design coordination, technical compliance and buildability
• Establishing construction methodology, sequencing and programme control
• Ensuring high standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance
• Full commercial and contractual oversight alongside the commercial team
• Managing subcontractor performance and site operations
• Driving progress to meet key milestones and project deadlines

Requirements:

• Significant experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Successful delivery of large‑scale industrial or logistics schemes
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent technical, commercial and contractual knowledge
• Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions and drive programme performance
• Experience with steel‑frame construction and complex M&E packages is highly advantageous

What's on offer:

If you want to hear more about this Project Lead role please apply with an up‑to‑date copy of your cv or contact Chelsey in our Brighton office on [e-mail]