Senior Project Manager

JT Search; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major civil engineering project on the South Coast. The role involves managing site teams, supporting design development, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate must have civil engineering experience, a recognized project management qualification, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to significant infrastructure works in Brighton.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager in civil engineering.
• Demonstrable experience leading Design & Build projects.
• Proven capability to manage projects through the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of site and project teams.
• Coordinate with the design team for timely issue of technical information.
• Monitor standards of workmanship and compliance with specifications.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Team coordination

Budget management

Compliance management

Education

Formal qualification in construction or engineering

Recognised project management qualification (APM, PMP, etc.)

Job description

Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a major civil engineering scheme on the South Coast. The project involves demolition, RC works, highways, service diversions and general remediation works.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site and project teams.
• Supporting design development and construction planning.
• Work closely with the Contracts Manager to confirm that suitable labour, plant and subcontractor resources are in place, using approved agencies and suppliers.
• Manage site setup, facilities and logistics efficiently, ensuring all plant and equipment is appropriate for the works and operated only by trained and competent personnel.
• Arrange and coordinate material orders, managing deliveries to align with the construction programme and procurement timelines.
• Coordinate with the design team to support the timely issue of drawings and technical information, working through the Design Manager where applicable, particularly on design-and-build schemes.
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors, driving productivity and performance in line with the overall programme.
• Monitor and enforce standards of workmanship, materials and compliance with specifications, statutory regulations, health and safety and quality requirements.
• Ensure site teams and subcontractors adhere to agreed operational procedures and site standards.
• Maintain regular communication with the Contracts Manager on cost management, resource efficiency and waste control.

Requirements

• Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager in civil engineering.
• Demonstrable experience leading Design & Build projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability, with experience managing client and supply chain relationships.
• Formal qualification in construction or engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, PMP or similar).
• Sound commercial acumen with proven experience working under NEC forms of contract.
• Ability to proactively identify, manage and exploit risk and opportunity.
• Proven capability to manage projects through the full lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Track record of delivering projects to agreed budgets, programmes and cost targets.