Senior Construction Project Manager (R)

-; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee flagship construction projects within a major regeneration programme. The successful candidate will manage project planning, contractor governance, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring health & safety compliance. Strong public sector experience and deep technical knowledge of construction regulations are essential for this role, which offers a contract for a minimum of 2 years and various benefits supporting health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government pension scheme benefits

Sick pay and holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex, high-value construction projects.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership in public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and management for a major regeneration programme.
• Manage consultants and contractors while ensuring compliance.
• Drive innovative and sustainable solutions for community benefits.

Skills

Strong public sector experience

Deep technical knowledge of construction standards

CDM regulations expertise

Project planning and management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget performance

Job description

Overview

Sefton Council are seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead and manage the successful delivery of a flagship construction scheme at the heart of a major regeneration programme. This is a contract for a minimum of 2 years. This is a rare opportunity to shape a once in a generation project, that will boost local communities, attract new investment and create a new landmark within Sefton\'s built environment.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in delivering this complex, high-value, transformational development for the borough of Sefton. The postholder will have direct responsibility for project planning, consultant and contractor management, governance, stakeholder engagement, health & safety compliance, and budget performance. You will co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive innovative solutions that support sustainable growth and long-term community benefit. The role therefore requires a high degree of autonomy and leadership in managing people, financial resources, and risk. Strong public sector experience is essential, alongside deep technical knowledge of construction standards, CDM regulations, and the full capital delivery lifecycle.

Sefton is a great place to live, work, visit and invest. Coupled with the salary we also offer a range of excellent terms and conditions relating to holidays, sick pay, agile and flexible working, and Local Government pension scheme benefits. There are also a wide range of other benefits on offer in support of health and wellbeing.

About the role / Responsibilities

The postholder will have direct responsibility for:

• Project planning and management across a flagship scheme within a major regeneration programme
• Consultant and contractor management, governance, and stakeholder engagement
• Health & safety compliance and budget performance
• Coordination of multidisciplinary teams and delivery of innovative, sustainable solutions
• Autonomy in managing people, financial resources, and risk
• Applying deep technical knowledge of construction standards, CDM regulations, and the full capital delivery lifecycle

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong public sector experience
• Deep technical knowledge of construction standards and CDM regulations
• Experience across the full capital delivery lifecycle

Additional information

Equal Opportunities

• Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody\'s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.
• We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual\'s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

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How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Please fully complete the online expression of interest.

Further information on this vacancy

• Guidance Notes - Completing an Application Form
• Job Description
• Person Specification