Senior Project Manager

Sphere Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Brighton to lead a significant seafront regeneration project. This role involves overseeing project development, client engagement, and managing a team to ensure effective construction methodology and timely delivery. The ideal candidate has experience with large-scale projects worth over £20 million, showcasing strong leadership and project management skills. The company promotes a supportive and ambitious work environment with potential for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within a major/regional contracting organisation.
• Track record of delivering large-scale projects valued at £20m+.
• Strong client, design team, and project team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from preconstruction to site commencement.
• Manage the project team and client/stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure timely and efficient site operations.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager

Experience with public sector schemes under NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Civils & RC Frame)

Brighton – Permanent salary + benefits package

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing contractors as a Senior Project Manager based in Brighton.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you're looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

The Project

This is a major seafront regeneration scheme involving the demolition, replacement and refurbishment of historic arches. The works will be delivered over two concurrent phases and will include:

• Demolition
• New in‑situ reinforced concrete frame
• Reinstatement of listed features
• Highway works
• Service diversions
• Public realm improvements
• Architectural, mechanical and electrical elements to support both external and internal fit‑out works

Role Responsibilities

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

• Overall leadership and management of the project team
• Client and stakeholder engagement
• Oversight of design development and coordination
• Establishment of construction methodology and programme
• Ensuring smooth, timely and efficient site operations
• Full contractual and financial control of the project
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance

Requirements, Certificates & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within a major / regional contracting organisation
• Track record of delivering large‑scale projects valued at £20m+
• Strong client, design team and project team management skills
• Excellent technical, contractual and commercial understanding
• Demonstrable focus, drive and leadership capability
• Experience delivering public sector schemes under NEC contracts (highly advantageous)

If you are interested and want further details, please let me know.