Project Manager

Macstaff; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee major utilities projects from their Brighton office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing projects over £30 million and a solid understanding of engineering and construction environments. This role offers a competitive salary range of £60K–£70K with comprehensive benefits and a bonus. Join a team that supports key national infrastructure initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Excellent pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing major projects over £30M.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Experience in regulated settings and large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery through planning and governance.
• Support commercial model and procurement strategy.
• Coordinate teams across various functions.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality project information and reports.

Skills

Project management in engineering

Working in fast-paced environments

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Using Primavera (P6)

Job description

Overview

Managing major utilities projects from Brighton office with hybrid for a utilities leader who are embarking on one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the water industry.

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Location: Based out of Brighton Tuesday to Thursday

Responsibilities

You will support major infrastructure programmes including their Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) initiative – a pioneering model using third‑party finance to fund future assets – and their Development Consent Order (DCO) workstream, which enables the delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). More specifically:

• Leading the delivery of your workstream package through planning, risk management, and governance.
• 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.

Qualifications

To be successful as Project Manager, we are looking for an accomplished major projects manager, £30M+, with a healthy mix of the following:

• The ideal candidate will bring strong project management experience, ideally gained within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• 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.
• Understanding of engineering contracts would be beneficial, supported by excellent problem‑solving skills, high attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication.
• 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.
• Employer will also provide training to attain certification in AMP &/or P6 qualifications.

Benefits

As a Project Manager here, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £60K‑£70K + Package.

Comprehensive benefits, excellent pension, plus bonus!

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