Senior Project Manager

Carrington West; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based contractor in Brighton is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex regeneration schemes. This role involves overseeing the ambitious delivery of projects valued over £20 million, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Applicants should have proven experience in managing intricate projects and demonstrate excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on employee development with competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within a major or regional contracting organisation.
• Strong track record of delivering complex projects valued at £20m+.
• Experience delivering public sector schemes under NEC contracts is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing overall leadership and direction to the project team.
• Managing client, stakeholder, and consultant relationships.
• Overseeing design development and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical understanding

Commercial understanding

Delivery-focused mindset

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Major Regeneration Scheme

Location: Brighton
Salary: £80,000-£85,000 + company benefits.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing contractors, based in Brighton. The business is dynamic and entrepreneurial, offering a supportive yet highly ambitious culture, clear routes for career progression, and a strong focus on employee engagement and development.

The Project

You will take responsibility of 2 regeneration schemes involving the demolition, replacement, and refurbishment of historic arches. Delivered across two concurrent phases, the project presents a technically complex and logistically demanding programme within a sensitive coastal and public‑facing environment.

The scope of works includes:

• Demolition works
• New in‑situ reinforced concrete frames
• Reinstatement of listed and heritage features
• Highway works
• Service diversions
• Public realm improvements
• Architectural, mechanical, and electrical works

The Role

You will lead the project from the final stages of pre‑construction through to commencement on site in Q1 2026, followed by delivery through to phased handovers in 2027 and 2028.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing overall leadership and direction to the project team
• Managing client, stakeholder, and consultant relationships
• Overseeing design development and coordination
• Establishing construction methodology, sequencing, and programme
• Ensuring safe, efficient and well‑coordinated site operations
• Maintaining full contractual, commercial and financial control
• Upholding the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance

About You

Experience, Certificates & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within a major or regional contracting organisation
• Strong track record of delivering complex projects valued at £20m+
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage clients, consultants and delivery teams effectively
• Robust technical, contractual and commercial understanding
• Demonstrable drive, accountability and delivery‑focused mindset
• Experience delivering public sector schemes under NEC contracts (highly advantageous)

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